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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,883.32, 1,184,993.19 and 496,174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,883.32, 1,184,993.19 and 496,174.84 is: 684,567.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,883.32 : 1,184,993.19 = 496,174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,883.32/1,184,993.19 = 496,174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,883.32x = 1,184,993.19 × 496,174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,883.32x = 587,963,807,930.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,963,807,930.58/858,883.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,567.73

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