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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,567.54, 1,184,878.44 and 496,006.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,567.54, 1,184,878.44 and 496,006.68 is: 684,521.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,567.54 : 1,184,878.44 = 496,006.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,567.54/1,184,878.44 = 496,006.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,567.54x = 1,184,878.44 × 496,006.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,567.54x = 587,707,621,227.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,707,621,227.98/858,567.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,521.13

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