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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,406.69, 1,184,724.65 and 514,257.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,406.69, 1,184,724.65 and 514,257.34 is: 709,749.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,406.69 : 1,184,724.65 = 514,257.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,406.69/1,184,724.65 = 514,257.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,406.69x = 1,184,724.65 × 514,257.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,406.69x = 609,253,347,141.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,253,347,141.43/858,406.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,749.07

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