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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,620.72, 1,149,044.41 and 510,268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,620.72, 1,149,044.41 and 510,268.53 is: 704,187.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,620.72 : 1,149,044.41 = 510,268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,620.72/1,149,044.41 = 510,268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,620.72x = 1,149,044.41 × 510,268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,620.72x = 586,321,201,995.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,321,201,995.42/832,620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,187.62

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