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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,089, 1,298,702.82 and 517,153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,089, 1,298,702.82 and 517,153 is: 713,671.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,089 : 1,298,702.82 = 517,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,089/1,298,702.82 = 517,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,089x = 1,298,702.82 × 517,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,089x = 671,628,059,471.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,628,059,471.46/941,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,671.14

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