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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,662.60, 1,276,863.31 and 514,624.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,662.60, 1,276,863.31 and 514,624.33 is: 771,555.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,662.60 : 1,276,863.31 = 514,624.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,662.60/1,276,863.31 = 514,624.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,662.60x = 1,276,863.31 × 514,624.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,662.60x = 657,104,922,837.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,104,922,837.21/851,662.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,555.46

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