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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,208.04, 1,297,488.78 and 510,486.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,208.04, 1,297,488.78 and 510,486.84 is: 704,472.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,208.04 : 1,297,488.78 = 510,486.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,208.04/1,297,488.78 = 510,486.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,208.04x = 1,297,488.78 × 510,486.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,208.04x = 662,350,947,237.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,350,947,237.66/940,208.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,472.75

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