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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,414, 1,296,353.52 and 509,677.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,414, 1,296,353.52 and 509,677.68 is: 703,334.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,414 : 1,296,353.52 = 509,677.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,414/1,296,353.52 = 509,677.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,414x = 1,296,353.52 × 509,677.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,414x = 660,722,454,533.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,722,454,533.43/939,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,334.69

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