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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,477.56, 1,180,854.17 and 493,045.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,477.56, 1,180,854.17 and 493,045.89 is: 680,573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,477.56 : 1,180,854.17 = 493,045.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,477.56/1,180,854.17 = 493,045.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,477.56x = 1,180,854.17 × 493,045.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,477.56x = 582,215,292,742.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,215,292,742.63/855,477.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,573.43

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