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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,627.59, 1,149,053.90 and 510,275.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,627.59, 1,149,053.90 and 510,275.40 is: 704,197.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,627.59 : 1,149,053.90 = 510,275.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,627.59/1,149,053.90 = 510,275.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,627.59x = 1,149,053.90 × 510,275.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,627.59x = 586,333,935,892.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,333,935,892.68/832,627.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,197.10

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