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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,272.04, 1,184,141.70 and 495,648

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,272.04, 1,184,141.70 and 495,648 is: 683,836.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,272.04 : 1,184,141.70 = 495,648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,272.04/1,184,141.70 = 495,648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,272.04x = 1,184,141.70 × 495,648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,272.04x = 586,917,465,321.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,917,465,321.60/858,272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,836.17

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