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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,839.33, 1,366,637.89 and 511,639.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,839.33, 1,366,637.89 and 511,639.32 is: 766,829.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,839.33 : 1,366,637.89 = 511,639.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,839.33/1,366,637.89 = 511,639.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,839.33x = 1,366,637.89 × 511,639.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,839.33x = 699,225,680,725.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,225,680,725.84/911,839.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,829.92

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