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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,008.96, 1,299,960.09 and 512,279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,008.96, 1,299,960.09 and 512,279.84 is: 706,939.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,008.96 : 1,299,960.09 = 512,279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,008.96/1,299,960.09 = 512,279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,008.96x = 1,299,960.09 × 512,279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,008.96x = 665,943,346,911.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,943,346,911.59/942,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,939.50

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