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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,720.20, 1,334,580.30 and 511,806.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,720.20, 1,334,580.30 and 511,806.60 is: 767,709.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,720.20 : 1,334,580.30 = 511,806.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,720.20/1,334,580.30 = 511,806.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,720.20x = 1,334,580.30 × 511,806.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,720.20x = 683,047,005,769.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,047,005,769.98/889,720.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,709.90

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