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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,462.52, 1,180,406.10 and 492,815.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,462.52, 1,180,406.10 and 492,815.32 is: 680,009.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,462.52 : 1,180,406.10 = 492,815.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,462.52/1,180,406.10 = 492,815.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,462.52x = 1,180,406.10 × 492,815.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,462.52x = 581,722,209,901.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,722,209,901.45/855,462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,009.00

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