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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,565.78, 1,296,604.22 and 509,845.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,565.78, 1,296,604.22 and 509,845.90 is: 703,589.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,565.78 : 1,296,604.22 = 509,845.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,565.78/1,296,604.22 = 509,845.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,565.78x = 1,296,604.22 × 509,845.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,565.78x = 661,068,345,489.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,068,345,489.70/939,565.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,589.21

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