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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,560.43, 1,184,754.09 and 476,557.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,560.43, 1,184,754.09 and 476,557.14 is: 657,615.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,560.43 : 1,184,754.09 = 476,557.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,560.43/1,184,754.09 = 476,557.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,560.43x = 1,184,754.09 × 476,557.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,560.43x = 564,603,020,733.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,603,020,733.70/858,560.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,615.94

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