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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,275.26, 1,184,288.31 and 514,030.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,275.26, 1,184,288.31 and 514,030.52 is: 709,283.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,275.26 : 1,184,288.31 = 514,030.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,275.26/1,184,288.31 = 514,030.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,275.26x = 1,184,288.31 × 514,030.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,275.26x = 608,760,338,779.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,760,338,779.94/858,275.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,283.34

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