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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,295.89, 1,184,327.37 and 514,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,295.89, 1,184,327.37 and 514,051.20 is: 709,318.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,295.89 : 1,184,327.37 = 514,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,295.89/1,184,327.37 = 514,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,295.89x = 1,184,327.37 × 514,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,295.89x = 608,804,905,741.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,804,905,741.34/858,295.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,318.21

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