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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,455.67, 1,180,823.94 and 493,024.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,455.67, 1,180,823.94 and 493,024.32 is: 680,543.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,455.67 : 1,180,823.94 = 493,024.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,455.67/1,180,823.94 = 493,024.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,455.67x = 1,180,823.94 × 493,024.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,455.67x = 582,174,920,058.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,174,920,058.22/855,455.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,543.65

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