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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,182.82, 1,185,716.25 and 678,274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,182.82, 1,185,716.25 and 678,274.26 is: 937,143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,182.82 : 1,185,716.25 = 678,274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,182.82/1,185,716.25 = 678,274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,182.82x = 1,185,716.25 × 678,274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,182.82x = 804,240,812,038.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,240,812,038.73/858,182.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937,143.92

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