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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,935.40, 1,185,332.97 and 476,962.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,935.40, 1,185,332.97 and 476,962.14 is: 658,208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,935.40 : 1,185,332.97 = 476,962.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,935.40/1,185,332.97 = 476,962.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,935.40x = 1,185,332.97 × 476,962.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,935.40x = 565,358,949,983.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,358,949,983.76/858,935.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,208.93

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