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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,143.06, 1,181,474.47 and 493,565.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,143.06, 1,181,474.47 and 493,565.19 is: 681,118.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,143.06 : 1,181,474.47 = 493,565.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,143.06/1,181,474.47 = 493,565.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,143.06x = 1,181,474.47 × 493,565.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,143.06x = 583,134,671,265.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,134,671,265.70/856,143.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,118.26

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