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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,762.69, 1,180,870.74 and 511,530.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,762.69, 1,180,870.74 and 511,530.27 is: 705,862.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,762.69 : 1,180,870.74 = 511,530.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,762.69/1,180,870.74 = 511,530.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,762.69x = 1,180,870.74 × 511,530.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,762.69x = 604,051,128,467.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,051,128,467.30/855,762.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,862.89

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