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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,793.08, 1,185,111.90 and 476,810.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,793.08, 1,185,111.90 and 476,810.04 is: 657,985.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,793.08 : 1,185,111.90 = 476,810.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,793.08/1,185,111.90 = 476,810.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,793.08x = 1,185,111.90 × 476,810.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,793.08x = 565,073,252,443.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,073,252,443.48/858,793.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,985.34

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