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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,119.52, 1,181,343.66 and 493,662.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,119.52, 1,181,343.66 and 493,662.46 is: 681,195.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,119.52 : 1,181,343.66 = 493,662.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,119.52/1,181,343.66 = 493,662.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,119.52x = 1,181,343.66 × 493,662.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,119.52x = 583,185,017,301.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,185,017,301.00/856,119.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,195.80

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