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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,381.63, 1,296,346.71 and 509,661.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,381.63, 1,296,346.71 and 509,661.78 is: 703,333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,381.63 : 1,296,346.71 = 509,661.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,381.63/1,296,346.71 = 509,661.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,381.63x = 1,296,346.71 × 509,661.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,381.63x = 660,698,371,715.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,698,371,715.74/939,381.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,333.29

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