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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,297.52, 832,146.86 and 512,601.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,297.52, 832,146.86 and 512,601.36 is: 708,220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,297.52 : 832,146.86 = 512,601.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,297.52/832,146.86 = 512,601.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,297.52x = 832,146.86 × 512,601.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,297.52x = 426,559,612,155.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,559,612,155.73/602,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,220.77

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