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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,551.63, 1,155,727.33 and 493,365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,551.63, 1,155,727.33 and 493,365.16 is: 680,788.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,551.63 : 1,155,727.33 = 493,365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,551.63/1,155,727.33 = 493,365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,551.63x = 1,155,727.33 × 493,365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,551.63x = 570,195,596,161.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,195,596,161.43/837,551.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,788.59

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