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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,159.02, 1,297,419.41 and 510,439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,159.02, 1,297,419.41 and 510,439.20 is: 704,406.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,159.02 : 1,297,419.41 = 510,439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,159.02/1,297,419.41 = 510,439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,159.02x = 1,297,419.41 × 510,439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,159.02x = 662,253,723,152.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,253,723,152.68/940,159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,406.07

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