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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,076.28, 1,181,361.48 and 488,546.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,076.28, 1,181,361.48 and 488,546.44 is: 674,180.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,076.28 : 1,181,361.48 = 488,546.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,076.28/1,181,361.48 = 488,546.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,076.28x = 1,181,361.48 × 488,546.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,076.28x = 577,149,945,407.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,149,945,407.13/856,076.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,180.51

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