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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,199.68, 1,181,543.52 and 493,624.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,199.68, 1,181,543.52 and 493,624.16 is: 681,194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,199.68 : 1,181,543.52 = 493,624.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,199.68/1,181,543.52 = 493,624.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,199.68x = 1,181,543.52 × 493,624.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,199.68x = 583,238,427,563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,238,427,563.44/856,199.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,194.40

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