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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,966.19, 885,632.81 and 511,884.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,966.19, 885,632.81 and 511,884.27 is: 767,119.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,966.19 : 885,632.81 = 511,884.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,966.19/885,632.81 = 511,884.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,966.19x = 885,632.81 × 511,884.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,966.19x = 453,341,501,875.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,341,501,875.48/590,966.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,119.18

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