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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,805.08, 1,185,128.46 and 476,822.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,805.08, 1,185,128.46 and 476,822.04 is: 658,001.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,805.08 : 1,185,128.46 = 476,822.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,805.08/1,185,128.46 = 476,822.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,805.08x = 1,185,128.46 × 476,822.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,805.08x = 565,095,369,959.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,095,369,959.26/858,805.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,001.89

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