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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,613.72, 1,149,034.75 and 510,261.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,613.72, 1,149,034.75 and 510,261.53 is: 704,177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,613.72 : 1,149,034.75 = 510,261.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,613.72/1,149,034.75 = 510,261.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,613.72x = 1,149,034.75 × 510,261.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,613.72x = 586,308,222,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,308,222,537.34/832,613.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,177.95

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