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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,140.28, 1,181,470.63 and 493,562.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,140.28, 1,181,470.63 and 493,562.41 is: 681,114.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,140.28 : 1,181,470.63 = 493,562.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,140.28/1,181,470.63 = 493,562.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,140.28x = 1,181,470.63 × 493,562.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,140.28x = 583,129,491,487.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,129,491,487.02/856,140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,114.42

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