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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,407.69, 1,184,726.03 and 514,258.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,407.69, 1,184,726.03 and 514,258.34 is: 709,750.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,407.69 : 1,184,726.03 = 514,258.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,407.69/1,184,726.03 = 514,258.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,407.69x = 1,184,726.03 × 514,258.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,407.69x = 609,255,241,542.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,255,241,542.59/858,407.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,750.45

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