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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,416.50, 1,183,149.48 and 494,957.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,416.50, 1,183,149.48 and 494,957.13 is: 682,991.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,416.50 : 1,183,149.48 = 494,957.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,416.50/1,183,149.48 = 494,957.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,416.50x = 1,183,149.48 × 494,957.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,416.50x = 585,608,270,981.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,608,270,981.79/857,416.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,991.60

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