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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,111.52, 1,302,888.78 and 514,391.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,111.52, 1,302,888.78 and 514,391.58 is: 709,868.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,111.52 : 1,302,888.78 = 514,391.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,111.52/1,302,888.78 = 514,391.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,111.52x = 1,302,888.78 × 514,391.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,111.52x = 670,195,018,108.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,195,018,108.47/944,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,868.49

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