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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,059.38, 1,298,659.32 and 511,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,059.38, 1,298,659.32 and 511,341 is: 705,649.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,059.38 : 1,298,659.32 = 511,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,059.38/1,298,659.32 = 511,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,059.38x = 1,298,659.32 × 511,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,059.38x = 664,057,755,348.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,057,755,348.12/941,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,649.15

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