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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,285.46, 1,298,984 and 511,565.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,285.46, 1,298,984 and 511,565.61 is: 705,966.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,285.46 : 1,298,984 = 511,565.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,285.46/1,298,984 = 511,565.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,285.46x = 1,298,984 × 511,565.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,285.46x = 664,515,542,340.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,515,542,340.24/941,285.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,966.01

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