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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,791.93, 1,302,452.85 and 514,071.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,791.93, 1,302,452.85 and 514,071.03 is: 709,428.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,791.93 : 1,302,452.85 = 514,071.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,791.93/1,302,452.85 = 514,071.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,791.93x = 1,302,452.85 × 514,071.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,791.93x = 669,553,278,125.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,553,278,125.94/943,791.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,428.91

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