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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,755.70, 820,133.55 and 511,763.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,755.70, 820,133.55 and 511,763.70 is: 767,645.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,755.70 : 820,133.55 = 511,763.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,755.70/820,133.55 = 511,763.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,755.70x = 820,133.55 × 511,763.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,755.70x = 419,714,580,042.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,714,580,042.14/546,755.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,645.55

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