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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,627.09, 1,149,053.21 and 510,274.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,627.09, 1,149,053.21 and 510,274.90 is: 704,196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,627.09 : 1,149,053.21 = 510,274.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,627.09/1,149,053.21 = 510,274.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,627.09x = 1,149,053.21 × 510,274.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,627.09x = 586,333,011,827.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,333,011,827.43/832,627.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,196.42

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