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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,889.58, 1,185,001.82 and 496,181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,889.58, 1,185,001.82 and 496,181.08 is: 684,576.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,889.58 : 1,185,001.82 = 496,181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,889.58/1,185,001.82 = 496,181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,889.58x = 1,185,001.82 × 496,181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,889.58x = 587,975,482,849.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,975,482,849.57/858,889.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,576.34

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