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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,552.52, 1,440,199.35 and 510,651.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,552.52, 1,440,199.35 and 510,651.36 is: 766,440.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,552.52 : 1,440,199.35 = 510,651.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,552.52/1,440,199.35 = 510,651.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,552.52x = 1,440,199.35 × 510,651.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,552.52x = 735,439,756,748.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,439,756,748.62/959,552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,440.34

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