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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,860.87, 1,302,488.10 and 514,144.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,860.87, 1,302,488.10 and 514,144.53 is: 709,497.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,860.87 : 1,302,488.10 = 514,144.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,860.87/1,302,488.10 = 514,144.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,860.87x = 1,302,488.10 × 514,144.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,860.87x = 669,667,132,005.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,667,132,005.09/943,860.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,497.72

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