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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,768.40, 1,183,697.55 and 495,180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,768.40, 1,183,697.55 and 495,180 is: 683,335.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,768.40 : 1,183,697.55 = 495,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,768.40/1,183,697.55 = 495,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,768.40x = 1,183,697.55 × 495,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,768.40x = 586,143,352,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,143,352,809/857,768.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,335.21

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