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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,580.34, 1,175,238.93 and 493,884.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,580.34, 1,175,238.93 and 493,884.34 is: 681,594.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,580.34 : 1,175,238.93 = 493,884.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,580.34/1,175,238.93 = 493,884.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,580.34x = 1,175,238.93 × 493,884.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,580.34x = 580,432,103,285.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,432,103,285.36/851,580.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,594.06

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