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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,399.36, 1,184,737.72 and 495,758.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,399.36, 1,184,737.72 and 495,758.04 is: 684,230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,399.36 : 1,184,737.72 = 495,758.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,399.36/1,184,737.72 = 495,758.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,399.36x = 1,184,737.72 × 495,758.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,399.36x = 587,343,249,981.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,343,249,981.27/858,399.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,230.76

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