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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,142.06, 1,181,473.09 and 493,564.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,142.06, 1,181,473.09 and 493,564.19 is: 681,116.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,142.06 : 1,181,473.09 = 493,564.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,142.06/1,181,473.09 = 493,564.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,142.06x = 1,181,473.09 × 493,564.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,142.06x = 583,132,801,531.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,132,801,531.37/856,142.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,116.88

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