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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,161.96, 1,184,493.24 and 535,677.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,161.96, 1,184,493.24 and 535,677.84 is: 739,378.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,161.96 : 1,184,493.24 = 535,677.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,161.96/1,184,493.24 = 535,677.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,161.96x = 1,184,493.24 × 535,677.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,161.96x = 634,506,780,297.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,506,780,297.80/858,161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,378.82

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