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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,177.89, 1,298,824.50 and 511,457.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,177.89, 1,298,824.50 and 511,457.14 is: 705,810.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,177.89 : 1,298,824.50 = 511,457.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,177.89/1,298,824.50 = 511,457.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,177.89x = 1,298,824.50 × 511,457.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,177.89x = 664,293,064,131.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,293,064,131.93/941,177.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,810.32

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