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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,656, 1,289,825.28 and 510,720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,656, 1,289,825.28 and 510,720 is: 704,793.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,656 : 1,289,825.28 = 510,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,656/1,289,825.28 = 510,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,656x = 1,289,825.28 × 510,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,656x = 658,739,567,001.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,739,567,001.60/934,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,793.60

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