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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,292.52, 832,139.95 and 512,596.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,292.52, 832,139.95 and 512,596.36 is: 708,213.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,292.52 : 832,139.95 = 512,596.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,292.52/832,139.95 = 512,596.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,292.52x = 832,139.95 × 512,596.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,292.52x = 426,551,905,219.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,551,905,219.88/602,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,213.86

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