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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,280.56, 1,184,153.16 and 495,656.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,280.56, 1,184,153.16 and 495,656.52 is: 683,847.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,280.56 : 1,184,153.16 = 495,656.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,280.56/1,184,153.16 = 495,656.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,280.56x = 1,184,153.16 × 495,656.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,280.56x = 586,933,234,432.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,933,234,432.60/858,280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,847.76

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