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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,366.36, 1,175,090.30 and 511,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,366.36, 1,175,090.30 and 511,769 is: 706,364.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,366.36 : 1,175,090.30 = 511,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,366.36/1,175,090.30 = 511,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,366.36x = 1,175,090.30 × 511,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,366.36x = 601,374,787,740.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,374,787,740.70/851,366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,364.28

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