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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,764.72, 1,185,132.32 and 476,791.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,764.72, 1,185,132.32 and 476,791.52 is: 657,992.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,764.72 : 1,185,132.32 = 476,791.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,764.72/1,185,132.32 = 476,791.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,764.72x = 1,185,132.32 × 476,791.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,764.72x = 565,061,040,253.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,061,040,253.93/858,764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,992.84

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