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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,049.54, 1,181,346.05 and 493,471.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,049.54, 1,181,346.05 and 493,471.40 is: 680,989.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,049.54 : 1,181,346.05 = 493,471.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,049.54/1,181,346.05 = 493,471.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,049.54x = 1,181,346.05 × 493,471.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,049.54x = 582,960,484,504.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,960,484,504.92/856,049.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,989.20

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