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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,088, 1,298,701.44 and 517,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,088, 1,298,701.44 and 517,152 is: 713,669.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,088 : 1,298,701.44 = 517,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,088/1,298,701.44 = 517,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,088x = 1,298,701.44 × 517,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,088x = 671,626,047,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,626,047,098.88/941,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,669.76

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