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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,491.63, 1,299,259.31 and 511,771.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,491.63, 1,299,259.31 and 511,771.75 is: 706,245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,491.63 : 1,299,259.31 = 511,771.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,491.63/1,299,259.31 = 511,771.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,491.63x = 1,299,259.31 × 511,771.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,491.63x = 664,924,210,782.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,924,210,782.49/941,491.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,245.48

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