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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,361.36, 1,175,083.38 and 511,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,361.36, 1,175,083.38 and 511,764 is: 706,357.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,361.36 : 1,175,083.38 = 511,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,361.36/1,175,083.38 = 511,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,361.36x = 1,175,083.38 × 511,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,361.36x = 601,365,370,882.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,365,370,882.32/851,361.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,357.37

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