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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,618.97, 1,149,041.99 and 510,266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,618.97, 1,149,041.99 and 510,266.78 is: 704,185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,618.97 : 1,149,041.99 = 510,266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,618.97/1,149,041.99 = 510,266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,618.97x = 1,149,041.99 × 510,266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,618.97x = 586,317,951,852.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,317,951,852.55/832,618.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,185.20

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