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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,829.66, 1,295,585.27 and 509,109.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,829.66, 1,295,585.27 and 509,109.67 is: 702,571.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,829.66 : 1,295,585.27 = 509,109.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,829.66/1,295,585.27 = 509,109.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,829.66x = 1,295,585.27 × 509,109.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,829.66x = 659,594,989,266.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,594,989,266.56/938,829.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,571.53

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