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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,877.78, 1,182,445.76 and 494,279.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,877.78, 1,182,445.76 and 494,279.98 is: 682,080.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,877.78 : 1,182,445.76 = 494,279.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,877.78/1,182,445.76 = 494,279.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,877.78x = 1,182,445.76 × 494,279.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,877.78x = 584,459,266,603.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,459,266,603.89/856,877.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,080.08

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