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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,663.10, 1,184,960.37 and 471,495.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,663.10, 1,184,960.37 and 471,495.25 is: 650,666.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,663.10 : 1,184,960.37 = 471,495.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,663.10/1,184,960.37 = 471,495.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,663.10x = 1,184,960.37 × 471,495.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,663.10x = 558,703,185,893.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,703,185,893.24/858,663.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,666.35

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