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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,299.36, 1,299,003.16 and 511,579.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,299.36, 1,299,003.16 and 511,579.52 is: 705,985.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,299.36 : 1,299,003.16 = 511,579.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,299.36/1,299,003.16 = 511,579.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,299.36x = 1,299,003.16 × 511,579.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,299.36x = 664,543,413,071.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,543,413,071.28/941,299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,985.20

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