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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,521.33, 1,184,764.01 and 536,418.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,521.33, 1,184,764.01 and 536,418.21 is: 740,259.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,521.33 : 1,184,764.01 = 536,418.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,521.33/1,184,764.01 = 536,418.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,521.33x = 1,184,764.01 × 536,418.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,521.33x = 635,528,989,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,528,989,516.62/858,521.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,259.99

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