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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,295.03, 1,298,997.21 and 511,575.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,295.03, 1,298,997.21 and 511,575.18 is: 705,979.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,295.03 : 1,298,997.21 = 511,575.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,295.03/1,298,997.21 = 511,575.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,295.03x = 1,298,997.21 × 511,575.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,295.03x = 664,534,731,525.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,534,731,525.25/941,295.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,979.22

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