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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,160.10, 1,179,933.50 and 510,944.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,160.10, 1,179,933.50 and 510,944.34 is: 704,991.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,160.10 : 1,179,933.50 = 510,944.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,160.10/1,179,933.50 = 510,944.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,160.10x = 1,179,933.50 × 510,944.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,160.10x = 602,880,343,401.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,880,343,401.39/855,160.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,991.20

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