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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,566.42, 1,184,762.39 and 476,563.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,566.42, 1,184,762.39 and 476,563.13 is: 657,624.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,566.42 : 1,184,762.39 = 476,563.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,566.42/1,184,762.39 = 476,563.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,566.42x = 1,184,762.39 × 476,563.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,566.42x = 564,614,064,578.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,614,064,578.05/858,566.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,624.21

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