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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,849, 1,296,992.92 and 510,129.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,849, 1,296,992.92 and 510,129.21 is: 703,979.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,849 : 1,296,992.92 = 510,129.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,849/1,296,992.92 = 510,129.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,849x = 1,296,992.92 × 510,129.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,849x = 661,633,973,655.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,633,973,655.19/939,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,979.02

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