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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,374, 1,296,339.36 and 509,656.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,374, 1,296,339.36 and 509,656.04 is: 703,327.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,374 : 1,296,339.36 = 509,656.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,374/1,296,339.36 = 509,656.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,374x = 1,296,339.36 × 509,656.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,374x = 660,687,184,713.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,687,184,713.73/939,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,327.09

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