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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,623.09, 1,149,040.85 and 510,510.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,623.09, 1,149,040.85 and 510,510.79 is: 704,517.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,623.09 : 1,149,040.85 = 510,510.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,623.09/1,149,040.85 = 510,510.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,623.09x = 1,149,040.85 × 510,510.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,623.09x = 586,597,752,075.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,597,752,075.77/832,623.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,517.76

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