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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,195.73, 1,298,848.99 and 511,474.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,195.73, 1,298,848.99 and 511,474.89 is: 705,834.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,195.73 : 1,298,848.99 = 511,474.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,195.73/1,298,848.99 = 511,474.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,195.73x = 1,298,848.99 × 511,474.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,195.73x = 664,328,644,286.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,328,644,286.86/941,195.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,834.74

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