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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,365.36, 1,175,088.92 and 511,768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,365.36, 1,175,088.92 and 511,768 is: 706,362.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,365.36 : 1,175,088.92 = 511,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,365.36/1,175,088.92 = 511,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,365.36x = 1,175,088.92 × 511,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,365.36x = 601,372,906,410.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,372,906,410.56/851,365.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,362.90

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