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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,560.56, 1,297,982.94 and 510,849.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,560.56, 1,297,982.94 and 510,849.08 is: 704,976.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,560.56 : 1,297,982.94 = 510,849.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,560.56/1,297,982.94 = 510,849.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,560.56x = 1,297,982.94 × 510,849.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,560.56x = 663,073,390,754.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,073,390,754.70/940,560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,976.82

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