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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,031.90, 1,298,631.94 and 511,312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,031.90, 1,298,631.94 and 511,312.02 is: 705,614.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,031.90 : 1,298,631.94 = 511,312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,031.90/1,298,631.94 = 511,312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,031.90x = 1,298,631.94 × 511,312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,031.90x = 664,006,120,477.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,006,120,477.92/941,031.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,614.89

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