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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,245.76, 1,297,548.48 and 510,529.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,245.76, 1,297,548.48 and 510,529.42 is: 704,535.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,245.76 : 1,297,548.48 = 510,529.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,245.76/1,297,548.48 = 510,529.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,245.76x = 1,297,548.48 × 510,529.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,245.76x = 662,436,672,916.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,436,672,916.28/940,245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,535.67

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