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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,951.41, 1,297,124.01 and 510,230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,951.41, 1,297,124.01 and 510,230.96 is: 704,113.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,951.41 : 1,297,124.01 = 510,230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,951.41/1,297,124.01 = 510,230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,951.41x = 1,297,124.01 × 510,230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,951.41x = 661,832,827,239.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,832,827,239.95/939,951.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,113.88

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