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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,416, 1,296,356.26 and 509,679.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,416, 1,296,356.26 and 509,679.68 is: 703,337.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,416 : 1,296,356.26 = 509,679.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,416/1,296,356.26 = 509,679.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,416x = 1,296,356.26 × 509,679.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,416x = 660,726,443,762.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,726,443,762.80/939,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,337.44

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