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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,300.63, 1,184,007.42 and 509,237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,300.63, 1,184,007.42 and 509,237.88 is: 702,482.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,300.63 : 1,184,007.42 = 509,237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,300.63/1,184,007.42 = 509,237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,300.63x = 1,184,007.42 × 509,237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,300.63x = 602,941,428,465.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,941,428,465.07/858,300.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,482.80

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