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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,060.38, 1,298,660.70 and 511,342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,060.38, 1,298,660.70 and 511,342 is: 705,650.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,060.38 : 1,298,660.70 = 511,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,060.38/1,298,660.70 = 511,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,060.38x = 1,298,660.70 × 511,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,060.38x = 664,059,759,659.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,059,759,659.40/941,060.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,650.53

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