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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,872.46, 1,181,119.89 and 675,293.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,872.46, 1,181,119.89 and 675,293.14 is: 930,829.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,872.46 : 1,181,119.89 = 675,293.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,872.46/1,181,119.89 = 675,293.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,872.46x = 1,181,119.89 × 675,293.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,872.46x = 797,602,159,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,602,159,234.56/856,872.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930,829.50

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