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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,423.20, 1,180,404.04 and 511,190.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,423.20, 1,180,404.04 and 511,190.81 is: 705,395.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,423.20 : 1,180,404.04 = 511,190.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,423.20/1,180,404.04 = 511,190.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,423.20x = 1,180,404.04 × 511,190.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,423.20x = 603,411,697,334.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,411,697,334.87/855,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,395.53

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