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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,171.96, 1,181,514.30 and 493,594.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,171.96, 1,181,514.30 and 493,594.06 is: 681,158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,171.96 : 1,181,514.30 = 493,594.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,171.96/1,181,514.30 = 493,594.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,171.96x = 1,181,514.30 × 493,594.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,171.96x = 583,188,440,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,188,440,285.06/856,171.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,158.07

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