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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,222.02, 1,181,298.50 and 493,637.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,222.02, 1,181,298.50 and 493,637.93 is: 681,054.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,222.02 : 1,181,298.50 = 493,637.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,222.02/1,181,298.50 = 493,637.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,222.02x = 1,181,298.50 × 493,637.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,222.02x = 583,133,748,588.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,133,748,588.30/856,222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,054.37

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