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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,844.20, 1,180,774.26 and 493,256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,844.20, 1,180,774.26 and 493,256.52 is: 680,526.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,844.20 : 1,180,774.26 = 493,256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,844.20/1,180,774.26 = 493,256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,844.20x = 1,180,774.26 × 493,256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,844.20x = 582,424,602,393.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,424,602,393.18/855,844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,526.44

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