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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,934.83, 1,182,529.29 and 494,475.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,934.83, 1,182,529.29 and 494,475.22 is: 682,352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,934.83 : 1,182,529.29 = 494,475.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,934.83/1,182,529.29 = 494,475.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,934.83x = 1,182,529.29 × 494,475.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,934.83x = 584,731,430,829.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,731,430,829.19/856,934.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,352.28

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