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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,621.97, 1,149,046.14 and 510,269.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,621.97, 1,149,046.14 and 510,269.78 is: 704,189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,621.97 : 1,149,046.14 = 510,269.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,621.97/1,149,046.14 = 510,269.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,621.97x = 1,149,046.14 × 510,269.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,621.97x = 586,323,515,322.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,323,515,322.42/832,621.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,189.34

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