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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,002.12, 1,245,553.74 and 515,441.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,002.12, 1,245,553.74 and 515,441.16 is: 771,644.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,002.12 : 1,245,553.74 = 515,441.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,002.12/1,245,553.74 = 515,441.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,002.12x = 1,245,553.74 × 515,441.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,002.12x = 642,009,664,587.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,009,664,587.94/832,002.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,644.27

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