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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,293.52, 832,141.34 and 512,597.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,293.52, 832,141.34 and 512,597.36 is: 708,215.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,293.52 : 832,141.34 = 512,597.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,293.52/832,141.34 = 512,597.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,293.52x = 832,141.34 × 512,597.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,293.52x = 426,553,447,307.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,553,447,307.17/602,293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,215.24

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