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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,851.82, 1,185,251.67 and 476,914.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,851.82, 1,185,251.67 and 476,914.14 is: 658,161.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,851.82 : 1,185,251.67 = 476,914.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,851.82/1,185,251.67 = 476,914.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,851.82x = 1,185,251.67 × 476,914.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,851.82x = 565,263,280,881.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,263,280,881.61/858,851.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,161.59

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