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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,985.18, 1,153,953.87 and 496,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,985.18, 1,153,953.87 and 496,451 is: 685,277.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,985.18 : 1,153,953.87 = 496,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,985.18/1,153,953.87 = 496,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,985.18x = 1,153,953.87 × 496,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,985.18x = 572,881,552,715.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,881,552,715.37/835,985.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,277.16

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