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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,610.96, 1,182,091.24 and 494,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,610.96, 1,182,091.24 and 494,050 is: 681,770.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,610.96 : 1,182,091.24 = 494,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,610.96/1,182,091.24 = 494,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,610.96x = 1,182,091.24 × 494,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,610.96x = 584,012,177,122
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,012,177,122/856,610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,770.61

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