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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,623.48, 1,149,048.21 and 510,271.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,623.48, 1,149,048.21 and 510,271.29 is: 704,191.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,623.48 : 1,149,048.21 = 510,271.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,623.48/1,149,048.21 = 510,271.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,623.48x = 1,149,048.21 × 510,271.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,623.48x = 586,326,312,388.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,326,312,388.89/832,623.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,191.42

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