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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,502.46, 1,297,901.03 and 510,785.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,502.46, 1,297,901.03 and 510,785.67 is: 704,888.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,502.46 : 1,297,901.03 = 510,785.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,502.46/1,297,901.03 = 510,785.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,502.46x = 1,297,901.03 × 510,785.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,502.46x = 662,949,247,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,949,247,202.24/940,502.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,888.37

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