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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,283.44, 1,184,458.08 and 495,700.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,283.44, 1,184,458.08 and 495,700.56 is: 684,082.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,283.44 : 1,184,458.08 = 495,700.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,283.44/1,184,458.08 = 495,700.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,283.44x = 1,184,458.08 × 495,700.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,283.44x = 587,136,533,552.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,136,533,552.53/858,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,082.33

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