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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,617.02, 1,149,039.47 and 510,264.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,617.02, 1,149,039.47 and 510,264.97 is: 704,182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,617.02 : 1,149,039.47 = 510,264.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,617.02/1,149,039.47 = 510,264.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,617.02x = 1,149,039.47 × 510,264.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,617.02x = 586,314,589,091.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,314,589,091.43/832,617.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,182.80

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