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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,653, 1,298,124.83 and 510,933.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,653, 1,298,124.83 and 510,933.02 is: 705,100.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,653 : 1,298,124.83 = 510,933.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,653/1,298,124.83 = 510,933.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,653x = 1,298,124.83 × 510,933.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,653x = 663,254,834,515.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,254,834,515.60/940,653
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,100.43

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