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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,612.87, 1,149,033.60 and 510,260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,612.87, 1,149,033.60 and 510,260.72 is: 704,176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,612.87 : 1,149,033.60 = 510,260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,612.87/1,149,033.60 = 510,260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,612.87x = 1,149,033.60 × 510,260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,612.87x = 586,306,706,295.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,306,706,295.02/832,612.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,176.85

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