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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,631.26, 1,180,894.68 and 492,985.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,631.26, 1,180,894.68 and 492,985.62 is: 680,391.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,631.26 : 1,180,894.68 = 492,985.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,631.26/1,180,894.68 = 492,985.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,631.26x = 1,180,894.68 × 492,985.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,631.26x = 582,164,095,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,164,095,974.50/855,631.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,391.34

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