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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,618.02, 1,149,040.85 and 510,265.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,618.02, 1,149,040.85 and 510,265.97 is: 704,184.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,618.02 : 1,149,040.85 = 510,265.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,618.02/1,149,040.85 = 510,265.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,618.02x = 1,149,040.85 × 510,265.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,618.02x = 586,316,443,894.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,316,443,894.88/832,618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,184.19

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