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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,161.61, 1,181,511.71 and 516,564.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,161.61, 1,181,511.71 and 516,564.25 is: 712,863.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,161.61 : 1,181,511.71 = 516,564.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,161.61/1,181,511.71 = 516,564.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,161.61x = 1,181,511.71 × 516,564.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,161.61x = 610,326,707,759.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,326,707,759.55/856,161.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,863.90

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