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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,986.77, 1,148,937.15 and 510,825.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,986.77, 1,148,937.15 and 510,825.28 is: 704,580.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,986.77 : 1,148,937.15 = 510,825.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,986.77/1,148,937.15 = 510,825.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,986.77x = 1,148,937.15 × 510,825.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,986.77x = 586,906,135,606.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,906,135,606.47/832,986.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,580.38

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