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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,323.23, 1,175,040.68 and 511,991.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,323.23, 1,175,040.68 and 511,991.55 is: 706,677.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,323.23 : 1,175,040.68 = 511,991.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,323.23/1,175,040.68 = 511,991.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,323.23x = 1,175,040.68 × 511,991.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,323.23x = 601,610,896,506.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,610,896,506.30/851,323.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,677.41

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