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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,292.08, 1,184,073.03 and 518,563.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,292.08, 1,184,073.03 and 518,563.50 is: 715,394.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,292.08 : 1,184,073.03 = 518,563.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,292.08/1,184,073.03 = 518,563.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,292.08x = 1,184,073.03 × 518,563.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,292.08x = 614,017,054,692.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,017,054,692.41/858,292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,394.06

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