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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,563, 1,206,982.80 and 511,964.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,563, 1,206,982.80 and 511,964.88 is: 706,561.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,563 : 1,206,982.80 = 511,964.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,563/1,206,982.80 = 511,964.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,563x = 1,206,982.80 × 511,964.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,563x = 617,932,804,364.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,932,804,364.06/874,563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,561.80

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