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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,410.86, 1,175,151.69 and 511,813.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,410.86, 1,175,151.69 and 511,813.50 is: 706,425.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,410.86 : 1,175,151.69 = 511,813.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,410.86/1,175,151.69 = 511,813.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,410.86x = 1,175,151.69 × 511,813.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,410.86x = 601,458,499,489.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,458,499,489.82/851,410.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,425.68

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