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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,544, 1,297,960.24 and 510,832.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,544, 1,297,960.24 and 510,832.52 is: 704,954.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,544 : 1,297,960.24 = 510,832.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,544/1,297,960.24 = 510,832.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,544x = 1,297,960.24 × 510,832.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,544x = 663,040,300,259.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,040,300,259.01/940,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,954.05

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