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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,524.70, 1,184,768.67 and 536,421.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,524.70, 1,184,768.67 and 536,421.60 is: 740,264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,524.70 : 1,184,768.67 = 536,421.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,524.70/1,184,768.67 = 536,421.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,524.70x = 1,184,768.67 × 536,421.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,524.70x = 635,535,505,591.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,535,505,591.27/858,524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,264.67

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