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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,932.33, 1,181,184.81 and 493,353.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,932.33, 1,181,184.81 and 493,353.74 is: 680,827.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,932.33 : 1,181,184.81 = 493,353.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,932.33/1,181,184.81 = 493,353.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,932.33x = 1,181,184.81 × 493,353.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,932.33x = 582,741,943,644.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,741,943,644.69/855,932.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,827.12

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