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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,420.73, 1,183,155.35 and 494,961.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,420.73, 1,183,155.35 and 494,961.36 is: 682,997.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,420.73 : 1,183,155.35 = 494,961.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,420.73/1,183,155.35 = 494,961.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,420.73x = 1,183,155.35 × 494,961.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,420.73x = 585,616,182,364.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,616,182,364.68/857,420.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,997.46

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