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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,216.06, 1,184,259.69 and 509,296.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,216.06, 1,184,259.69 and 509,296.41 is: 702,782.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,216.06 : 1,184,259.69 = 509,296.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,216.06/1,184,259.69 = 509,296.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,216.06x = 1,184,259.69 × 509,296.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,216.06x = 603,139,208,624.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,139,208,624.71/858,216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,782.48

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