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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,779.76, 1,185,153.06 and 476,806.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,779.76, 1,185,153.06 and 476,806.50 is: 658,013.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,779.76 : 1,185,153.06 = 476,806.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,779.76/1,185,153.06 = 476,806.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,779.76x = 1,185,153.06 × 476,806.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,779.76x = 565,088,682,502.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,088,682,502.89/858,779.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,013.51

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