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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,164.92, 1,184,497.38 and 535,680.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,164.92, 1,184,497.38 and 535,680.88 is: 739,383.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,164.92 : 1,184,497.38 = 535,680.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,164.92/1,184,497.38 = 535,680.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,164.92x = 1,184,497.38 × 535,680.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,164.92x = 634,512,598,876.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,512,598,876.09/858,164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,383.05

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