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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,424.02, 1,180,405.17 and 511,191.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,424.02, 1,180,405.17 and 511,191.63 is: 705,396.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,424.02 : 1,180,405.17 = 511,191.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,424.02/1,180,405.17 = 511,191.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,424.02x = 1,180,405.17 × 511,191.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,424.02x = 603,413,242,912.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,413,242,912.73/855,424.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,396.66

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