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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,619.52, 1,149,042.92 and 510,267.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,619.52, 1,149,042.92 and 510,267.47 is: 704,186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,619.52 : 1,149,042.92 = 510,267.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,619.52/1,149,042.92 = 510,267.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,619.52x = 1,149,042.92 × 510,267.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,619.52x = 586,319,223,709.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,319,223,709.81/832,619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,186.26

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