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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,621.72, 1,149,045.79 and 510,269.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,621.72, 1,149,045.79 and 510,269.53 is: 704,189.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,621.72 : 1,149,045.79 = 510,269.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,621.72/1,149,045.79 = 510,269.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,621.72x = 1,149,045.79 × 510,269.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,621.72x = 586,323,055,211.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,323,055,211.78/832,621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,189.00

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