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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,608.61, 1,149,027.74 and 510,256.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,608.61, 1,149,027.74 and 510,256.45 is: 704,170.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,608.61 : 1,149,027.74 = 510,256.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,608.61/1,149,027.74 = 510,256.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,608.61x = 1,149,027.74 × 510,256.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,608.61x = 586,298,815,563.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,298,815,563.92/832,608.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,170.97

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