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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,457.41, 1,184,671.98 and 514,493.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,457.41, 1,184,671.98 and 514,493.13 is: 710,000.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,457.41 : 1,184,671.98 = 514,493.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,457.41/1,184,671.98 = 514,493.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,457.41x = 1,184,671.98 × 514,493.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,457.41x = 609,505,595,013.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,505,595,013.50/858,457.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,000.97

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