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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,614.72, 1,149,036.13 and 510,262.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,614.72, 1,149,036.13 and 510,262.53 is: 704,179.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,614.72 : 1,149,036.13 = 510,262.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,614.72/1,149,036.13 = 510,262.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,614.72x = 1,149,036.13 × 510,262.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,614.72x = 586,310,082,755.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,310,082,755.21/832,614.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,179.34

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