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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,601.60, 1,300,670.40 and 511,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,601.60, 1,300,670.40 and 511,171.20 is: 767,209.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,601.60 : 1,300,670.40 = 511,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,601.60/1,300,670.40 = 511,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,601.60x = 1,300,670.40 × 511,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,601.60x = 664,865,249,172.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,865,249,172.48/866,601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,209.81

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