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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,166.92, 1,184,500.14 and 535,682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,166.92, 1,184,500.14 and 535,682.88 is: 739,385.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,166.92 : 1,184,500.14 = 535,682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,166.92/1,184,500.14 = 535,682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,166.92x = 1,184,500.14 × 535,682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,166.92x = 634,516,446,355.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,516,446,355.60/858,166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,385.81

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