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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,291.36, 1,298,992.11 and 511,571.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,291.36, 1,298,992.11 and 511,571.51 is: 705,974.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,291.36 : 1,298,992.11 = 511,571.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,291.36/1,298,992.11 = 511,571.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,291.36x = 1,298,992.11 × 511,571.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,291.36x = 664,527,355,190.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,527,355,190.79/941,291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,974.14

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