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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,511.93, 1,179,371.46 and 492,145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,511.93, 1,179,371.46 and 492,145.58 is: 679,244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,511.93 : 1,179,371.46 = 492,145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,511.93/1,179,371.46 = 492,145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,511.93x = 1,179,371.46 × 492,145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,511.93x = 580,422,449,742.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,422,449,742.93/854,511.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,244.41

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