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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,096, 1,297,332.48 and 516,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,096, 1,297,332.48 and 516,160 is: 712,300.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,096 : 1,297,332.48 = 516,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,096/1,297,332.48 = 516,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,096x = 1,297,332.48 × 516,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,096x = 669,631,132,876.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,631,132,876.80/940,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,300.80

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