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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,958.58, 1,297,144.48 and 510,239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,958.58, 1,297,144.48 and 510,239 is: 704,130.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,958.58 : 1,297,144.48 = 510,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,958.58/1,297,144.48 = 510,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,958.58x = 1,297,144.48 × 510,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,958.58x = 661,853,702,330.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,853,702,330.72/939,958.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,130.71

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