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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,627.84, 1,184,895.36 and 496,050.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,627.84, 1,184,895.36 and 496,050.24 is: 684,542.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,627.84 : 1,184,895.36 = 496,050.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,627.84/1,184,895.36 = 496,050.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,627.84x = 1,184,895.36 × 496,050.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,627.84x = 587,767,627,702.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,767,627,702.89/858,627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,542.94

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