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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,239.42, 1,297,552.96 and 510,537.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,239.42, 1,297,552.96 and 510,537.66 is: 704,554.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,239.42 : 1,297,552.96 = 510,537.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,239.42/1,297,552.96 = 510,537.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,239.42x = 1,297,552.96 × 510,537.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,239.42x = 662,449,651,924.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,449,651,924.47/940,239.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,554.22

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