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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,422.48, 1,183,157.77 and 494,963.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,422.48, 1,183,157.77 and 494,963.11 is: 682,999.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,422.48 : 1,183,157.77 = 494,963.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,422.48/1,183,157.77 = 494,963.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,422.48x = 1,183,157.77 × 494,963.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,422.48x = 585,619,449,459.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,619,449,459.87/857,422.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,999.88

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