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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,066.19, 1,181,383.58 and 493,483.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,066.19, 1,181,383.58 and 493,483.46 is: 681,014.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,066.19 : 1,181,383.58 = 493,483.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,066.19/1,181,383.58 = 493,483.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,066.19x = 1,181,383.58 × 493,483.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,066.19x = 582,993,251,972.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,993,251,972.38/856,066.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,014.23

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