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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,304.98, 1,184,405.76 and 535,995.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,304.98, 1,184,405.76 and 535,995.86 is: 739,639.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,304.98 : 1,184,405.76 = 535,995.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,304.98/1,184,405.76 = 535,995.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,304.98x = 1,184,405.76 × 535,995.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,304.98x = 634,836,577,998.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,836,577,998.13/858,304.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,639.86

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