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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,444.20, 1,180,807.94 and 493,012.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,444.20, 1,180,807.94 and 493,012.76 is: 680,527.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,444.20 : 1,180,807.94 = 493,012.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,444.20/1,180,807.94 = 493,012.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,444.20x = 1,180,807.94 × 493,012.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,444.20x = 582,153,381,529.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,153,381,529.31/855,444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,527.59

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