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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,870.56, 1,185,387.23 and 496,504.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,870.56, 1,185,387.23 and 496,504.51 is: 685,260.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,870.56 : 1,185,387.23 = 496,504.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,870.56/1,185,387.23 = 496,504.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,870.56x = 1,185,387.23 × 496,504.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,870.56x = 588,550,104,069.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,550,104,069.20/858,870.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,260.54

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