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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,025.90, 1,183,782.46 and 490,239.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,025.90, 1,183,782.46 and 490,239.15 is: 676,362.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,025.90 : 1,183,782.46 = 490,239.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,025.90/1,183,782.46 = 490,239.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,025.90x = 1,183,782.46 × 490,239.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,025.90x = 580,336,504,583.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,336,504,583.79/858,025.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,362.46

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