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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,311.20, 841,966.80 and 518,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,311.20, 841,966.80 and 518,008.60 is: 777,012.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,311.20 : 841,966.80 = 518,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,311.20/841,966.80 = 518,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,311.20x = 841,966.80 × 518,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,311.20x = 436,146,043,314.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,146,043,314.48/561,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,012.90

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