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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,849.50, 1,296,993.61 and 510,129.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,849.50, 1,296,993.61 and 510,129.72 is: 703,979.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,849.50 : 1,296,993.61 = 510,129.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,849.50/1,296,993.61 = 510,129.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,849.50x = 1,296,993.61 × 510,129.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,849.50x = 661,634,987,111.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,634,987,111.09/939,849.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,979.72

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