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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,122, 1,177,308.36 and 495,449.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,122, 1,177,308.36 and 495,449.04 is: 683,719.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,122 : 1,177,308.36 = 495,449.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,122/1,177,308.36 = 495,449.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,122x = 1,177,308.36 × 495,449.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,122x = 583,296,296,745.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,296,296,745.97/853,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,719.68

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