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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,607.36, 1,149,026.01 and 510,255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,607.36, 1,149,026.01 and 510,255.20 is: 704,169.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,607.36 : 1,149,026.01 = 510,255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,607.36/1,149,026.01 = 510,255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,607.36x = 1,149,026.01 × 510,255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,607.36x = 586,296,496,537.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,296,496,537.75/832,607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,169.25

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