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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,807.08, 1,185,131.22 and 476,824.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,807.08, 1,185,131.22 and 476,824.04 is: 658,004.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,807.08 : 1,185,131.22 = 476,824.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,807.08/1,185,131.22 = 476,824.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,807.08x = 1,185,131.22 × 476,824.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,807.08x = 565,099,056,250.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,099,056,250.53/858,807.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,004.65

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