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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,978.28, 1,185,199.14 and 519,439.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,978.28, 1,185,199.14 and 519,439.24 is: 716,710.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,978.28 : 1,185,199.14 = 519,439.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,978.28/1,185,199.14 = 519,439.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,978.28x = 1,185,199.14 × 519,439.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,978.28x = 615,638,940,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,638,940,530.25/858,978.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,710.72

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