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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,299.14, 1,299,001.41 and 511,580.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,299.14, 1,299,001.41 and 511,580.37 is: 705,985.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,299.14 : 1,299,001.41 = 511,580.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,299.14/1,299,001.41 = 511,580.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,299.14x = 1,299,001.41 × 511,580.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,299.14x = 664,543,621,958.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,543,621,958.32/941,299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,985.58

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