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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,421.04, 1,180,377.48 and 492,963.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,421.04, 1,180,377.48 and 492,963.68 is: 680,230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,421.04 : 1,180,377.48 = 492,963.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,421.04/1,180,377.48 = 492,963.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,421.04x = 1,180,377.48 × 492,963.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,421.04x = 581,883,226,329.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,883,226,329.93/855,421.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,230.20

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