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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,409.02, 1,180,727.40 and 493,075.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,409.02, 1,180,727.40 and 493,075.08 is: 680,595.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,409.02 : 1,180,727.40 = 493,075.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,409.02/1,180,727.40 = 493,075.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,409.02x = 1,180,727.40 × 493,075.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,409.02x = 582,187,257,213.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,187,257,213.19/855,409.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,595.18

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