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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,151.36, 1,181,497.56 and 516,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,151.36, 1,181,497.56 and 516,554 is: 712,849.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,151.36 : 1,181,497.56 = 516,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,151.36/1,181,497.56 = 516,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,151.36x = 1,181,497.56 × 516,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,151.36x = 610,307,290,608.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,307,290,608.24/856,151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,849.76

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