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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,737.62, 1,299,591.33 and 512,017.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,737.62, 1,299,591.33 and 512,017.74 is: 706,580.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,737.62 : 1,299,591.33 = 512,017.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,737.62/1,299,591.33 = 512,017.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,737.62x = 1,299,591.33 × 512,017.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,737.62x = 665,413,815,710.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,413,815,710.19/941,737.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,580.90

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