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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,420.47, 1,183,155 and 494,961.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,420.47, 1,183,155 and 494,961.08 is: 682,997.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,420.47 : 1,183,155 = 494,961.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,420.47/1,183,155 = 494,961.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,420.47x = 1,183,155 × 494,961.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,420.47x = 585,615,676,607.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,615,676,607.40/857,420.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,997.08

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