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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,063.32, 1,148,331.12 and 509,987.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,063.32, 1,148,331.12 and 509,987.52 is: 703,834.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,063.32 : 1,148,331.12 = 509,987.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,063.32/1,148,331.12 = 509,987.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,063.32x = 1,148,331.12 × 509,987.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,063.32x = 585,634,540,027.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,634,540,027.62/832,063.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,834.10

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