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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,570.17, 1,184,767.56 and 476,566.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,570.17, 1,184,767.56 and 476,566.88 is: 657,629.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,570.17 : 1,184,767.56 = 476,566.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,570.17/1,184,767.56 = 476,566.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,570.17x = 1,184,767.56 × 476,566.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,570.17x = 564,620,973,670.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,620,973,670.58/858,570.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,629.39

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