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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,501.44, 1,297,901.40 and 510,789.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,501.44, 1,297,901.40 and 510,789.96 is: 704,895.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,501.44 : 1,297,901.40 = 510,789.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,501.44/1,297,901.40 = 510,789.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,501.44x = 1,297,901.40 × 510,789.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,501.44x = 662,955,004,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,955,004,189.94/940,501.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,895.26

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