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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,797.92, 1,183,738.26 and 495,209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,797.92, 1,183,738.26 and 495,209.52 is: 683,375.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,797.92 : 1,183,738.26 = 495,209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,797.92/1,183,738.26 = 495,209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,797.92x = 1,183,738.26 × 495,209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,797.92x = 586,198,455,540.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,198,455,540.24/857,797.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,375.93

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