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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,130, 1,298,759.40 and 517,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,130, 1,298,759.40 and 517,194 is: 713,727.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,130 : 1,298,759.40 = 517,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,130/1,298,759.40 = 517,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,130x = 1,298,759.40 × 517,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,130x = 671,710,569,123.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,710,569,123.60/941,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,727.72

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