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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,566.21, 1,275,903.37 and 513,897.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,566.21, 1,275,903.37 and 513,897.31 is: 769,973.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,566.21 : 1,275,903.37 = 513,897.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,566.21/1,275,903.37 = 513,897.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,566.21x = 1,275,903.37 × 513,897.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,566.21x = 655,683,307,093.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,683,307,093.45/851,566.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,973.37

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