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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,594.74, 1,184,801.38 and 476,591.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,594.74, 1,184,801.38 and 476,591.45 is: 657,663.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,594.74 : 1,184,801.38 = 476,591.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,594.74/1,184,801.38 = 476,591.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,594.74x = 1,184,801.38 × 476,591.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,594.74x = 564,666,200,540.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,666,200,540.72/858,594.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,663.25

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