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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,260.16, 1,298,947.17 and 511,540.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,260.16, 1,298,947.17 and 511,540.38 is: 705,930.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,260.16 : 1,298,947.17 = 511,540.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,260.16/1,298,947.17 = 511,540.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,260.16x = 1,298,947.17 × 511,540.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,260.16x = 664,463,928,941.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,463,928,941.73/941,260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,930.16

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