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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,274.32, 1,298,968.65 and 511,554.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,274.32, 1,298,968.65 and 511,554.49 is: 705,950.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,274.32 : 1,298,968.65 = 511,554.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,274.32/1,298,968.65 = 511,554.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,274.32x = 1,298,968.65 × 511,554.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,274.32x = 664,493,242,029.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,493,242,029.32/941,274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,950.68

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