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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,037.69, 1,297,278.60 and 510,345.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,037.69, 1,297,278.60 and 510,345.83 is: 704,291.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,037.69 : 1,297,278.60 = 510,345.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,037.69/1,297,278.60 = 510,345.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,037.69x = 1,297,278.60 × 510,345.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,037.69x = 662,060,723,858.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,060,723,858.24/940,037.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,291.68

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