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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,695.44, 1,298,183.84 and 511,000.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,695.44, 1,298,183.84 and 511,000.16 is: 705,193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,695.44 : 1,298,183.84 = 511,000.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,695.44/1,298,183.84 = 511,000.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,695.44x = 1,298,183.84 × 511,000.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,695.44x = 663,372,140,903.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,372,140,903.49/940,695.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,193.32

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