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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,569.92, 1,184,767.21 and 476,566.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,569.92, 1,184,767.21 and 476,566.63 is: 657,629.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,569.92 : 1,184,767.21 = 476,566.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,569.92/1,184,767.21 = 476,566.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,569.92x = 1,184,767.21 × 476,566.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,569.92x = 564,620,516,604.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,620,516,604.20/858,569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,629.05

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