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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,586.60, 1,300,647.90 and 511,156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,586.60, 1,300,647.90 and 511,156.20 is: 767,187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,586.60 : 1,300,647.90 = 511,156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,586.60/1,300,647.90 = 511,156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,586.60x = 1,300,647.90 × 511,156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,586.60x = 664,834,238,101.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,834,238,101.98/866,586.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,187.30

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