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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,958.39, 1,297,144.23 and 510,238.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,958.39, 1,297,144.23 and 510,238.81 is: 704,130.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,958.39 : 1,297,144.23 = 510,238.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,958.39/1,297,144.23 = 510,238.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,958.39x = 1,297,144.23 × 510,238.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,958.39x = 661,853,325,762.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,853,325,762.37/939,958.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,130.45

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