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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,250.06, 1,297,508.69 and 510,520.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,250.06, 1,297,508.69 and 510,520.35 is: 704,498.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,250.06 : 1,297,508.69 = 510,520.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,250.06/1,297,508.69 = 510,520.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,250.06x = 1,297,508.69 × 510,520.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,250.06x = 662,404,590,546.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,404,590,546.84/940,250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,498.32

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