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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,246.55, 1,297,503.86 and 510,516.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,246.55, 1,297,503.86 and 510,516.85 is: 704,493.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,246.55 : 1,297,503.86 = 510,516.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,246.55/1,297,503.86 = 510,516.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,246.55x = 1,297,503.86 × 510,516.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,246.55x = 662,397,583,470.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,397,583,470.04/940,246.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,493.50

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