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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,595.99, 1,184,803.10 and 476,592.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,595.99, 1,184,803.10 and 476,592.70 is: 657,664.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,595.99 : 1,184,803.10 = 476,592.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,595.99/1,184,803.10 = 476,592.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,595.99x = 1,184,803.10 × 476,592.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,595.99x = 564,668,508,397.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,668,508,397.37/858,595.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,664.97

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