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