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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,289.35, 1,298,989.35 and 511,569.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,289.35, 1,298,989.35 and 511,569.50 is: 705,971.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,289.35 : 1,298,989.35 = 511,569.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,289.35/1,298,989.35 = 511,569.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,289.35x = 1,298,989.35 × 511,569.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,289.35x = 664,523,325,789.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,523,325,789.88/941,289.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,971.37

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