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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,525.83, 1,184,770.22 and 536,422.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,525.83, 1,184,770.22 and 536,422.71 is: 740,266.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,525.83 : 1,184,770.22 = 536,422.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,525.83/1,184,770.22 = 536,422.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,525.83x = 1,184,770.22 × 536,422.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,525.83x = 635,537,649,457.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,537,649,457.58/858,525.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,266.20

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