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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,556.56, 1,297,983.56 and 510,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,556.56, 1,297,983.56 and 510,837 is: 704,963.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,556.56 : 1,297,983.56 = 510,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,556.56/1,297,983.56 = 510,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,556.56x = 1,297,983.56 × 510,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,556.56x = 663,058,027,839.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,058,027,839.72/940,556.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,963.48

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