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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,799.64, 1,185,405 and 536,304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,799.64, 1,185,405 and 536,304.44 is: 740,263.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,799.64 : 1,185,405 = 536,304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,799.64/1,185,405 = 536,304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,799.64x = 1,185,405 × 536,304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,799.64x = 635,737,964,698.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,737,964,698.20/858,799.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,263.43

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