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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,214.72, 1,298,884.54 and 511,494.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,214.72, 1,298,884.54 and 511,494.92 is: 705,867.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,214.72 : 1,298,884.54 = 511,494.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,214.72/1,298,884.54 = 511,494.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,214.72x = 1,298,884.54 × 511,494.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,214.72x = 664,372,843,876.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,372,843,876.54/941,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,867.46

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