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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,792.58, 1,299,666.96 and 512,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,792.58, 1,299,666.96 and 512,073 is: 706,657.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,792.58 : 1,299,666.96 = 512,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,792.58/1,299,666.96 = 512,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,792.58x = 1,299,666.96 × 512,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,792.58x = 665,524,359,208.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,524,359,208.08/941,792.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,657.04

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