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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,243.76, 1,297,545.72 and 510,527.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,243.76, 1,297,545.72 and 510,527.42 is: 704,532.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,243.76 : 1,297,545.72 = 510,527.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,243.76/1,297,545.72 = 510,527.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,243.76x = 1,297,545.72 × 510,527.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,243.76x = 662,432,668,763.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,432,668,763.64/940,243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,532.91

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