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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,622.59, 1,149,040.17 and 510,510.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,622.59, 1,149,040.17 and 510,510.29 is: 704,517.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,622.59 : 1,149,040.17 = 510,510.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,622.59/1,149,040.17 = 510,510.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,622.59x = 1,149,040.17 × 510,510.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,622.59x = 586,596,827,855.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,596,827,855.80/832,622.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,517.07

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