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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,770.40, 1,183,700.28 and 495,182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,770.40, 1,183,700.28 and 495,182 is: 683,337.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,770.40 : 1,183,700.28 = 495,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,770.40/1,183,700.28 = 495,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,770.40x = 1,183,700.28 × 495,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,770.40x = 586,147,072,050.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,147,072,050.96/857,770.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,337.96

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