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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,618, 1,184,833.47 and 476,614.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,618, 1,184,833.47 and 476,614.71 is: 657,695.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,618 : 1,184,833.47 = 476,614.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,618/1,184,833.47 = 476,614.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,618x = 1,184,833.47 × 476,614.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,618x = 564,709,060,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,709,060,702.34/858,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,695.34

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