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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871,387.71, 1,307,303.33 and 511,862.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871,387.71, 1,307,303.33 and 511,862.58 is: 767,924.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871,387.71 : 1,307,303.33 = 511,862.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871,387.71/1,307,303.33 = 511,862.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871,387.71x = 1,307,303.33 × 511,862.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871,387.71x = 669,159,652,777.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,159,652,777.08/871,387.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,924.13

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