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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,231, 1,406,274.90 and 510,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,231, 1,406,274.90 and 510,127 is: 765,423.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,231 : 1,406,274.90 = 510,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,231/1,406,274.90 = 510,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,231x = 1,406,274.90 × 510,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,231x = 717,378,795,912.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,378,795,912.30/937,231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,423.67

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