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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,309.98, 1,184,346.65 and 514,065.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,309.98, 1,184,346.65 and 514,065.25 is: 709,337.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,309.98 : 1,184,346.65 = 514,065.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,309.98/1,184,346.65 = 514,065.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,309.98x = 1,184,346.65 × 514,065.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,309.98x = 608,831,448,226.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,831,448,226.85/858,309.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,337.49

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