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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,963.58, 1,297,151.38 and 510,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,963.58, 1,297,151.38 and 510,244 is: 704,137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,963.58 : 1,297,151.38 = 510,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,963.58/1,297,151.38 = 510,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,963.58x = 1,297,151.38 × 510,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,963.58x = 661,863,708,736.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,863,708,736.72/939,963.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,137.61

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