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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,545.02, 1,297,961.64 and 510,833.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,545.02, 1,297,961.64 and 510,833.54 is: 704,955.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,545.02 : 1,297,961.64 = 510,833.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,545.02/1,297,961.64 = 510,833.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,545.02x = 1,297,961.64 × 510,833.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,545.02x = 663,042,339,345.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,042,339,345.41/940,545.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,955.45

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