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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,568.92, 1,184,765.83 and 476,565.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,568.92, 1,184,765.83 and 476,565.63 is: 657,627.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,568.92 : 1,184,765.83 = 476,565.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,568.92/1,184,765.83 = 476,565.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,568.92x = 1,184,765.83 × 476,565.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,568.92x = 564,618,674,176.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,618,674,176.42/858,568.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,627.67

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