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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,572.40, 1,184,770.68 and 476,569.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,572.40, 1,184,770.68 and 476,569.12 is: 657,632.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,572.40 : 1,184,770.68 = 476,569.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,572.40/1,184,770.68 = 476,569.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,572.40x = 1,184,770.68 × 476,569.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,572.40x = 564,625,120,369.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,625,120,369.40/858,572.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,632.51

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