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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,717.14, 1,298,196.48 and 510,997.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,717.14, 1,298,196.48 and 510,997.44 is: 705,180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,717.14 : 1,298,196.48 = 510,997.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,717.14/1,298,196.48 = 510,997.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,717.14x = 1,298,196.48 × 510,997.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,717.14x = 663,375,077,897.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,375,077,897.01/940,717.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,180.18

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