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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,806.72, 1,298,314.38 and 511,086.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,806.72, 1,298,314.38 and 511,086.84 is: 705,300.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,806.72 : 1,298,314.38 = 511,086.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,806.72/1,298,314.38 = 511,086.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,806.72x = 1,298,314.38 × 511,086.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,806.72x = 663,551,393,800.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,551,393,800.76/940,806.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,300.44

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