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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,732.56, 1,149,191.76 and 510,620.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,732.56, 1,149,191.76 and 510,620.16 is: 704,668.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,732.56 : 1,149,191.76 = 510,620.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,732.56/1,149,191.76 = 510,620.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,732.56x = 1,149,191.76 × 510,620.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,732.56x = 586,800,480,361.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,800,480,361.88/832,732.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,668.59

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