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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,597, 1,184,804.49 and 476,593.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,597, 1,184,804.49 and 476,593.71 is: 657,666.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,597 : 1,184,804.49 = 476,593.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,597/1,184,804.49 = 476,593.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,597x = 1,184,804.49 × 476,593.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,597x = 564,670,367,513.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,670,367,513.76/858,597
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,666.36

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