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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,842.66, 1,182,172.68 and 494,217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,842.66, 1,182,172.68 and 494,217.90 is: 681,864.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,842.66 : 1,182,172.68 = 494,217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,842.66/1,182,172.68 = 494,217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,842.66x = 1,182,172.68 × 494,217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,842.66x = 584,250,899,346.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,250,899,346.97/856,842.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,864.86

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