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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,609.11, 1,149,028.43 and 510,256.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,609.11, 1,149,028.43 and 510,256.95 is: 704,171.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,609.11 : 1,149,028.43 = 510,256.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,609.11/1,149,028.43 = 510,256.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,609.11x = 1,149,028.43 × 510,256.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,609.11x = 586,299,742,155.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,299,742,155.09/832,609.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,171.66

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