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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,296.86, 1,298,999.71 and 511,577.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,296.86, 1,298,999.71 and 511,577.02 is: 705,981.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,296.86 : 1,298,999.71 = 511,577.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,296.86/1,298,999.71 = 511,577.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,296.86x = 1,298,999.71 × 511,577.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,296.86x = 664,538,400,622.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,538,400,622.66/941,296.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,981.75

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