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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,521.91, 860,691.61 and 511,854.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,521.91, 860,691.61 and 511,854.33 is: 765,476.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,521.91 : 860,691.61 = 511,854.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,521.91/860,691.61 = 511,854.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,521.91x = 860,691.61 × 511,854.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,521.91x = 440,548,724,785.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,548,724,785.40/575,521.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,476.90

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