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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,106.44, 1,184,404.56 and 586,284.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,106.44, 1,184,404.56 and 586,284.18 is: 809,220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,106.44 : 1,184,404.56 = 586,284.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,106.44/1,184,404.56 = 586,284.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,106.44x = 1,184,404.56 × 586,284.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,106.44x = 694,397,656,247.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,397,656,247.86/858,106.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,220.89

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