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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,352.96, 1,180,682.13 and 492,921.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,352.96, 1,180,682.13 and 492,921.25 is: 680,401.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,352.96 : 1,180,682.13 = 492,921.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,352.96/1,180,682.13 = 492,921.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,352.96x = 1,180,682.13 × 492,921.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,352.96x = 581,983,311,372.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,983,311,372.26/855,352.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,401.35

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