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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,462.35, 1,184,678.69 and 514,497.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,462.35, 1,184,678.69 and 514,497.96 is: 710,007.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,462.35 : 1,184,678.69 = 514,497.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,462.35/1,184,678.69 = 514,497.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,462.35x = 1,184,678.69 × 514,497.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,462.35x = 609,514,766,687.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,514,766,687.98/858,462.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,007.57

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