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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,312.84, 1,296,252.19 and 509,592.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,312.84, 1,296,252.19 and 509,592.86 is: 703,238.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,312.84 : 1,296,252.19 = 509,592.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,312.84/1,296,252.19 = 509,592.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,312.84x = 1,296,252.19 × 509,592.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,312.84x = 660,560,860,783.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,560,860,783.36/939,312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,238.40

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