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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,975.24, 1,182,605.70 and 494,399.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,975.24, 1,182,605.70 and 494,399.88 is: 682,260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,975.24 : 1,182,605.70 = 494,399.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,975.24/1,182,605.70 = 494,399.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,975.24x = 1,182,605.70 × 494,399.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,975.24x = 584,680,116,167.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,680,116,167.32/856,975.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,260.22

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