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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,768.66, 1,185,045.93 and 476,795.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,768.66, 1,185,045.93 and 476,795.34 is: 657,947.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,768.66 : 1,185,045.93 = 476,795.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,768.66/1,185,045.93 = 476,795.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,768.66x = 1,185,045.93 × 476,795.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,768.66x = 565,024,377,109.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,024,377,109.97/858,768.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,947.13

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