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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,567.92, 1,184,764.46 and 476,564.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,567.92, 1,184,764.46 and 476,564.63 is: 657,626.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,567.92 : 1,184,764.46 = 476,564.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,567.92/1,184,764.46 = 476,564.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,567.92x = 1,184,764.46 × 476,564.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,567.92x = 564,616,828,210.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,616,828,210.40/858,567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,626.28

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