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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,960.58, 1,297,147.24 and 510,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,960.58, 1,297,147.24 and 510,241 is: 704,133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,960.58 : 1,297,147.24 = 510,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,960.58/1,297,147.24 = 510,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,960.58x = 1,297,147.24 × 510,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,960.58x = 661,857,704,884.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,857,704,884.84/939,960.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,133.47

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