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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,007.70, 1,299,958.38 and 512,278.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,007.70, 1,299,958.38 and 512,278.61 is: 706,937.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,007.70 : 1,299,958.38 = 512,278.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,007.70/1,299,958.38 = 512,278.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,007.70x = 1,299,958.38 × 512,278.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,007.70x = 665,940,865,464.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,940,865,464.46/942,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,937.82

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