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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,312.72, 1,296,252.01 and 509,592.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,312.72, 1,296,252.01 and 509,592.74 is: 703,238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,312.72 : 1,296,252.01 = 509,592.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,312.72/1,296,252.01 = 509,592.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,312.72x = 1,296,252.01 × 509,592.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,312.72x = 660,560,607,662.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,560,607,662.14/939,312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,238.22

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