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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,079.59, 1,297,324.91 and 510,359.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,079.59, 1,297,324.91 and 510,359.38 is: 704,304.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,079.59 : 1,297,324.91 = 510,359.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,079.59/1,297,324.91 = 510,359.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,079.59x = 1,297,324.91 × 510,359.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,079.59x = 662,101,936,726.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,101,936,726.16/940,079.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,304.13

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