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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,477.91, 1,180,427.34 and 492,830.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,477.91, 1,180,427.34 and 492,830.83 is: 680,030.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,477.91 : 1,180,427.34 = 492,830.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,477.91/1,180,427.34 = 492,830.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,477.91x = 1,180,427.34 × 492,830.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,477.91x = 581,750,985,726.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,750,985,726.89/855,477.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,030.40

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