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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,173.96, 1,181,517.06 and 493,596.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,173.96, 1,181,517.06 and 493,596.06 is: 681,160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,173.96 : 1,181,517.06 = 493,596.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,173.96/1,181,517.06 = 493,596.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,173.96x = 1,181,517.06 × 493,596.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,173.96x = 583,192,165,638.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,192,165,638.78/856,173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,160.83

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