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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,115.30, 1,302,894 and 514,395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,115.30, 1,302,894 and 514,395.24 is: 709,873.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,115.30 : 1,302,894 = 514,395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,115.30/1,302,894 = 514,395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,115.30x = 1,302,894 × 514,395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,115.30x = 670,202,471,824.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,202,471,824.56/944,115.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,873.54

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