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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,174.50, 1,148,442.12 and 509,902.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,174.50, 1,148,442.12 and 509,902.50 is: 703,690.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,174.50 : 1,148,442.12 = 509,902.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,174.50/1,148,442.12 = 509,902.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,174.50x = 1,148,442.12 × 509,902.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,174.50x = 585,593,508,093.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,593,508,093.30/832,174.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,690.76

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