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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,987.84, 1,175,801.28 and 494,291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,987.84, 1,175,801.28 and 494,291.84 is: 682,156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,987.84 : 1,175,801.28 = 494,291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,987.84/1,175,801.28 = 494,291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,987.84x = 1,175,801.28 × 494,291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,987.84x = 581,188,978,165.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,188,978,165.56/851,987.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,156.42

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