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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,299.61, 1,185,436.49 and 565,259.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,299.61, 1,185,436.49 and 565,259.30 is: 780,705.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,299.61 : 1,185,436.49 = 565,259.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,299.61/1,185,436.49 = 565,259.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,299.61x = 1,185,436.49 × 565,259.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,299.61x = 670,078,996,017.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,078,996,017.82/858,299.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,705.23

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