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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,605.65, 1,149,023.66 and 510,253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,605.65, 1,149,023.66 and 510,253.50 is: 704,166.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,605.65 : 1,149,023.66 = 510,253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,605.65/1,149,023.66 = 510,253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,605.65x = 1,149,023.66 × 510,253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,605.65x = 586,293,339,628.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,293,339,628.33/832,605.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,166.90

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