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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,394.56, 1,184,802.24 and 586,572.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,394.56, 1,184,802.24 and 586,572.48 is: 809,618.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,394.56 : 1,184,802.24 = 586,572.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,394.56/1,184,802.24 = 586,572.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,394.56x = 1,184,802.24 × 586,572.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,394.56x = 694,972,388,226.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,972,388,226.36/858,394.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,618.82

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