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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,808.08, 1,185,132.60 and 476,825.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,808.08, 1,185,132.60 and 476,825.04 is: 658,006.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,808.08 : 1,185,132.60 = 476,825.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,808.08/1,185,132.60 = 476,825.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,808.08x = 1,185,132.60 × 476,825.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,808.08x = 565,100,899,400.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,100,899,400.30/858,808.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,006.03

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