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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,289.05, 1,184,317.85 and 514,044.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,289.05, 1,184,317.85 and 514,044.32 is: 709,308.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,289.05 : 1,184,317.85 = 514,044.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,289.05/1,184,317.85 = 514,044.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,289.05x = 1,184,317.85 × 514,044.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,289.05x = 608,791,855,375.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,791,855,375.30/858,289.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,308.66

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