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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,112.46, 1,184,116.89 and 509,192.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,112.46, 1,184,116.89 and 509,192.73 is: 702,639.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,112.46 : 1,184,116.89 = 509,192.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,112.46/1,184,116.89 = 509,192.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,112.46x = 1,184,116.89 × 509,192.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,112.46x = 602,943,711,858.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,943,711,858.21/858,112.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,639.51

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