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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,952.71, 1,302,652.93 and 514,232.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,952.71, 1,302,652.93 and 514,232.73 is: 709,640.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,952.71 : 1,302,652.93 = 514,232.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,952.71/1,302,652.93 = 514,232.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,952.71x = 1,302,652.93 × 514,232.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,952.71x = 669,866,772,436.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,866,772,436.40/943,952.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,640.18

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