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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,155.60, 798,233.40 and 511,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,155.60, 798,233.40 and 511,160.40 is: 766,740.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,155.60 : 798,233.40 = 511,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,155.60/798,233.40 = 511,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,155.60x = 798,233.40 × 511,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,155.60x = 408,025,304,037.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,025,304,037.36/532,155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,740.60

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