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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,295.36, 1,298,997.64 and 511,575.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,295.36, 1,298,997.64 and 511,575.52 is: 705,979.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,295.36 : 1,298,997.64 = 511,575.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,295.36/1,298,997.64 = 511,575.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,295.36x = 1,298,997.64 × 511,575.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,295.36x = 664,535,393,161.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,535,393,161.77/941,295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,979.68

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