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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,166.83, 1,174,237.97 and 560,403.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,166.83, 1,174,237.97 and 560,403.36 is: 773,111.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,166.83 : 1,174,237.97 = 560,403.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,166.83/1,174,237.97 = 560,403.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,166.83x = 1,174,237.97 × 560,403.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,166.83x = 658,046,901,025.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,046,901,025.56/851,166.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,111.54

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