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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,554.88, 1,297,960.96 and 510,832

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,554.88, 1,297,960.96 and 510,832 is: 704,945.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,554.88 : 1,297,960.96 = 510,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,554.88/1,297,960.96 = 510,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,554.88x = 1,297,960.96 × 510,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,554.88x = 663,039,993,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,039,993,118.72/940,554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,945.57

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