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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,515.58, 1,184,511.42 and 536,552.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,515.58, 1,184,511.42 and 536,552.73 is: 740,292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,515.58 : 1,184,511.42 = 536,552.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,515.58/1,184,511.42 = 536,552.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,515.58x = 1,184,511.42 × 536,552.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,515.58x = 635,552,836,117.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,552,836,117.18/858,515.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,292.72

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