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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,317.98, 1,299,027.33 and 511,599.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,317.98, 1,299,027.33 and 511,599.12 is: 706,011.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,317.98 : 1,299,027.33 = 511,599.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,317.98/1,299,027.33 = 511,599.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,317.98x = 1,299,027.33 × 511,599.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,317.98x = 664,581,238,883.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,581,238,883.95/941,317.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,011.41

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