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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,760.26, 1,181,073.53 and 493,113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,760.26, 1,181,073.53 and 493,113.54 is: 680,568.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,760.26 : 1,181,073.53 = 493,113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,760.26/1,181,073.53 = 493,113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,760.26x = 1,181,073.53 × 493,113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,760.26x = 582,403,349,378.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,403,349,378.60/855,760.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,568.35

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