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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,708.60, 1,300,062.90 and 511,539.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,708.60, 1,300,062.90 and 511,539.80 is: 767,309.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,708.60 : 1,300,062.90 = 511,539.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,708.60/1,300,062.90 = 511,539.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,708.60x = 1,300,062.90 × 511,539.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,708.60x = 665,033,915,853.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,033,915,853.42/866,708.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,309.70

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