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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,988.34, 1,175,801.97 and 494,292.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,988.34, 1,175,801.97 and 494,292.34 is: 682,157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,988.34 : 1,175,801.97 = 494,292.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,988.34/1,175,801.97 = 494,292.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,988.34x = 1,175,801.97 × 494,292.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,988.34x = 581,189,907,127.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,189,907,127.91/851,988.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,157.11

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