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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,225, 1,406,265.90 and 510,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,225, 1,406,265.90 and 510,121 is: 765,414.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,225 : 1,406,265.90 = 510,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,225/1,406,265.90 = 510,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,225x = 1,406,265.90 × 510,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,225x = 717,365,767,173.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,365,767,173.90/937,225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,414.67

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