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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,839.63, 1,295,598.99 and 509,119.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,839.63, 1,295,598.99 and 509,119.63 is: 702,585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,839.63 : 1,295,598.99 = 509,119.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,839.63/1,295,598.99 = 509,119.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,839.63x = 1,295,598.99 × 509,119.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,839.63x = 659,614,878,417.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,614,878,417.17/938,839.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,585.25

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