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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,604.71, 1,149,022.37 and 510,252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,604.71, 1,149,022.37 and 510,252.56 is: 704,165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,604.71 : 1,149,022.37 = 510,252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,604.71/1,149,022.37 = 510,252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,604.71x = 1,149,022.37 × 510,252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,604.71x = 586,291,605,789.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,291,605,789.77/832,604.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,165.61

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