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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,941.06, 1,175,468.97 and 520,713.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,941.06, 1,175,468.97 and 520,713.16 is: 718,455.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,941.06 : 1,175,468.97 = 520,713.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,941.06/1,175,468.97 = 520,713.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,941.06x = 1,175,468.97 × 520,713.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,941.06x = 612,082,161,850.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,082,161,850.65/851,941.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,455.99

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