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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,224, 1,406,264.40 and 510,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,224, 1,406,264.40 and 510,120 is: 765,413.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,224 : 1,406,264.40 = 510,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,224/1,406,264.40 = 510,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,224x = 1,406,264.40 × 510,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,224x = 717,363,595,728
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,363,595,728/937,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,413.17

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