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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,295.52, 832,144.09 and 512,599.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,295.52, 832,144.09 and 512,599.36 is: 708,218.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,295.52 : 832,144.09 = 512,599.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,295.52/832,144.09 = 512,599.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,295.52x = 832,144.09 × 512,599.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,295.52x = 426,556,527,961.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,556,527,961.78/602,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,218.00

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