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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,423.66, 1,177,760.43 and 490,847.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,423.66, 1,177,760.43 and 490,847.62 is: 677,390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,423.66 : 1,177,760.43 = 490,847.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,423.66/1,177,760.43 = 490,847.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,423.66x = 1,177,760.43 × 490,847.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,423.66x = 578,100,903,995.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,100,903,995.68/853,423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,390.29

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