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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,131.74, 1,298,760.81 and 511,410.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,131.74, 1,298,760.81 and 511,410.84 is: 705,746.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,131.74 : 1,298,760.81 = 511,410.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,131.74/1,298,760.81 = 511,410.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,131.74x = 1,298,760.81 × 511,410.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,131.74x = 664,200,356,801.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,200,356,801.18/941,131.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,746.42

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