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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,877.46, 1,182,445.18 and 494,279.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,877.46, 1,182,445.18 and 494,279.61 is: 682,079.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,877.46 : 1,182,445.18 = 494,279.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,877.46/1,182,445.18 = 494,279.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,877.46x = 1,182,445.18 × 494,279.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,877.46x = 584,458,542,416.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,458,542,416.78/856,877.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,079.49

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