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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,056.62, 1,181,370.40 and 493,473.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,056.62, 1,181,370.40 and 493,473.89 is: 681,001.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,056.62 : 1,181,370.40 = 493,473.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,056.62/1,181,370.40 = 493,473.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,056.62x = 1,181,370.40 × 493,473.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,056.62x = 582,975,448,538.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,975,448,538.60/856,056.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,001.04

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