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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,764.41, 1,185,040.03 and 476,791.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,764.41, 1,185,040.03 and 476,791.09 is: 657,941.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,764.41 : 1,185,040.03 = 476,791.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,764.41/1,185,040.03 = 476,791.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,764.41x = 1,185,040.03 × 476,791.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,764.41x = 565,016,527,597.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,016,527,597.33/858,764.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,941.25

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