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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,612.91, 1,143,573.56 and 506,511.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,612.91, 1,143,573.56 and 506,511.55 is: 699,039.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,612.91 : 1,143,573.56 = 506,511.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,612.91/1,143,573.56 = 506,511.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,612.91x = 1,143,573.56 × 506,511.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,612.91x = 579,233,216,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,233,216,414.62/828,612.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,039.57

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