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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,792.33, 1,185,110.87 and 476,809.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,792.33, 1,185,110.87 and 476,809.29 is: 657,984.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,792.33 : 1,185,110.87 = 476,809.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,792.33/1,185,110.87 = 476,809.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,792.33x = 1,185,110.87 × 476,809.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,792.33x = 565,071,870,111.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,071,870,111.94/858,792.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,984.30

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