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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,982.78, 1,145,360.68 and 507,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,982.78, 1,145,360.68 and 507,669.20 is: 700,573.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,982.78 : 1,145,360.68 = 507,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,982.78/1,145,360.68 = 507,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,982.78x = 1,145,360.68 × 507,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,982.78x = 581,464,333,131.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,464,333,131.08/829,982.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,573.98

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