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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,602.39, 1,149,019.15 and 510,250.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,602.39, 1,149,019.15 and 510,250.23 is: 704,162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,602.39 : 1,149,019.15 = 510,250.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,602.39/1,149,019.15 = 510,250.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,602.39x = 1,149,019.15 × 510,250.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,602.39x = 586,287,286,837.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,287,286,837.53/832,602.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,162.39

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