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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,421.25, 1,183,156.03 and 494,961.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,421.25, 1,183,156.03 and 494,961.88 is: 682,998.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,421.25 : 1,183,156.03 = 494,961.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,421.25/1,183,156.03 = 494,961.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,421.25x = 1,183,156.03 × 494,961.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,421.25x = 585,617,132,942.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,617,132,942.14/857,421.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,998.16

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