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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,068.57, 1,297,310.40 and 510,348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,068.57, 1,297,310.40 and 510,348.72 is: 704,289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,068.57 : 1,297,310.40 = 510,348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,068.57/1,297,310.40 = 510,348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,068.57x = 1,297,310.40 × 510,348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,068.57x = 662,080,702,082.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,080,702,082.69/940,068.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,289.80

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