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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,264.90, 1,184,284.64 and 514,020.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,264.90, 1,184,284.64 and 514,020.16 is: 709,275.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,264.90 : 1,184,284.64 = 514,020.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,264.90/1,184,284.64 = 514,020.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,264.90x = 1,184,284.64 × 514,020.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,264.90x = 608,746,180,138.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,746,180,138.34/858,264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,275.40

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