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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,408.40, 1,083,521.34 and 494,843.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,408.40, 1,083,521.34 and 494,843.58 is: 682,668.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,408.40 : 1,083,521.34 = 494,843.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,408.40/1,083,521.34 = 494,843.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,408.40x = 1,083,521.34 × 494,843.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,408.40x = 536,173,578,892.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,173,578,892.00/785,408.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,668.51

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