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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,546.52, 1,297,963.71 and 510,835.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,546.52, 1,297,963.71 and 510,835.04 is: 704,957.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,546.52 : 1,297,963.71 = 510,835.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,546.52/1,297,963.71 = 510,835.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,546.52x = 1,297,963.71 × 510,835.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,546.52x = 663,045,343,716.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,045,343,716.40/940,546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,957.52

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