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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,501.90, 1,184,395.48 and 514,352.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,501.90, 1,184,395.48 and 514,352.33 is: 709,604.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,501.90 : 1,184,395.48 = 514,352.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,501.90/1,184,395.48 = 514,352.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,501.90x = 1,184,395.48 × 514,352.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,501.90x = 609,196,572,736.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,196,572,736.43/858,501.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,604.23

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