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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,289.44, 1,183,365.60 and 585,162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,289.44, 1,183,365.60 and 585,162.56 is: 807,733.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,289.44 : 1,183,365.60 = 585,162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,289.44/1,183,365.60 = 585,162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,289.44x = 1,183,365.60 × 585,162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,289.44x = 692,461,243,911.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,461,243,911.94/857,289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,733.32

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