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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,717.60, 1,300,076.40 and 511,548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,717.60, 1,300,076.40 and 511,548.80 is: 767,323.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,717.60 : 1,300,076.40 = 511,548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,717.60/1,300,076.40 = 511,548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,717.60x = 1,300,076.40 × 511,548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,717.60x = 665,052,522,328.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,052,522,328.32/866,717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,323.20

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