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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,897.56, 1,185,387.96 and 519,368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,897.56, 1,185,387.96 and 519,368.24 is: 716,794.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,897.56 : 1,185,387.96 = 519,368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,897.56/1,185,387.96 = 519,368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,897.56x = 1,185,387.96 × 519,368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,897.56x = 615,652,858,502.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,652,858,502.39/858,897.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,794.28

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