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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,508.30, 1,180,864.27 and 493,174.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,508.30, 1,180,864.27 and 493,174.37 is: 680,732.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,508.30 : 1,180,864.27 = 493,174.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,508.30/1,180,864.27 = 493,174.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,508.30x = 1,180,864.27 × 493,174.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,508.30x = 582,371,995,981.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,371,995,981.39/855,508.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,732.14

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