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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,112.32, 1,184,116.71 and 509,192.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,112.32, 1,184,116.71 and 509,192.58 is: 702,639.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,112.32 : 1,184,116.71 = 509,192.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,112.32/1,184,116.71 = 509,192.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,112.32x = 1,184,116.71 × 509,192.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,112.32x = 602,943,442,586.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,943,442,586.01/858,112.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,639.30

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