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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,853.62, 1,296,999.31 and 510,133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,853.62, 1,296,999.31 and 510,133.84 is: 703,985.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,853.62 : 1,296,999.31 = 510,133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,853.62/1,296,999.31 = 510,133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,853.62x = 1,296,999.31 × 510,133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,853.62x = 661,643,238,487.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,643,238,487.65/939,853.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,985.41

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