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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,361.68, 1,184,000.20 and 552,834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,361.68, 1,184,000.20 and 552,834 is: 762,563.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,361.68 : 1,184,000.20 = 552,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,361.68/1,184,000.20 = 552,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,361.68x = 1,184,000.20 × 552,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,361.68x = 654,555,566,566.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,555,566,566.80/858,361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,563.83

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