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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,557.56, 1,297,984.94 and 510,838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,557.56, 1,297,984.94 and 510,838 is: 704,964.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,557.56 : 1,297,984.94 = 510,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,557.56/1,297,984.94 = 510,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,557.56x = 1,297,984.94 × 510,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,557.56x = 663,060,030,779.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,060,030,779.72/940,557.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,964.86

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