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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,241.76, 1,297,542.96 and 510,525.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,241.76, 1,297,542.96 and 510,525.42 is: 704,530.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,241.76 : 1,297,542.96 = 510,525.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,241.76/1,297,542.96 = 510,525.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,241.76x = 1,297,542.96 × 510,525.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,241.76x = 662,428,664,622.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,428,664,622.04/940,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,530.15

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