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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,317.14, 1,299,017.79 and 511,597.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,317.14, 1,299,017.79 and 511,597.28 is: 706,004.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,317.14 : 1,299,017.79 = 511,597.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,317.14/1,299,017.79 = 511,597.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,317.14x = 1,299,017.79 × 511,597.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,317.14x = 664,573,961,540.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,573,961,540.52/941,317.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,004.31

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