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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,767.90, 1,183,696.86 and 495,179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,767.90, 1,183,696.86 and 495,179.50 is: 683,334.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,767.90 : 1,183,696.86 = 495,179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,767.90/1,183,696.86 = 495,179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,767.90x = 1,183,696.86 × 495,179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,767.90x = 586,142,419,286.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,142,419,286.37/857,767.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,334.52

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