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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,523.70, 1,184,767.28 and 536,420.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,523.70, 1,184,767.28 and 536,420.58 is: 740,263.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,523.70 : 1,184,767.28 = 536,420.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,523.70/1,184,767.28 = 536,420.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,523.70x = 1,184,767.28 × 536,420.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,523.70x = 635,533,551,502.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,533,551,502.62/858,523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,263.26

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