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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,945.72, 1,149,267.38 and 506,253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,945.72, 1,149,267.38 and 506,253.02 is: 698,509.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,945.72 : 1,149,267.38 = 506,253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,945.72/1,149,267.38 = 506,253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,945.72x = 1,149,267.38 × 506,253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,945.72x = 581,820,081,912.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,820,081,912.49/832,945.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,509.00

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