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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,647.14, 1,180,446.98 and 492,876.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,647.14, 1,180,446.98 and 492,876.69 is: 679,970.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,647.14 : 1,180,446.98 = 492,876.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,647.14/1,180,446.98 = 492,876.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,647.14x = 1,180,446.98 × 492,876.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,647.14x = 581,814,794,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,814,794,320.66/855,647.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,970.48

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