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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,276.32, 827,872.92 and 510,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,276.32, 827,872.92 and 510,444 is: 702,809.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,276.32 : 827,872.92 = 510,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,276.32/827,872.92 = 510,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,276.32x = 827,872.92 × 510,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,276.32x = 422,582,764,776.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,582,764,776.48/601,276.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,809.59

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