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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,943.72, 1,149,264.62 and 506,251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,943.72, 1,149,264.62 and 506,251.02 is: 698,506.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,943.72 : 1,149,264.62 = 506,251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,943.72/1,149,264.62 = 506,251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,943.72x = 1,149,264.62 × 506,251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,943.72x = 581,816,390,751.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,816,390,751.06/832,943.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,506.25

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