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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,961.53, 1,297,148.55 and 510,241.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,961.53, 1,297,148.55 and 510,241.95 is: 704,134.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,961.53 : 1,297,148.55 = 510,241.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,961.53/1,297,148.55 = 510,241.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,961.53x = 1,297,148.55 × 510,241.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,961.53x = 661,859,605,591.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,859,605,591.67/939,961.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,134.78

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