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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,144.79, 1,302,903.41 and 514,428.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,144.79, 1,302,903.41 and 514,428.45 is: 709,902.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,144.79 : 1,302,903.41 = 514,428.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,144.79/1,302,903.41 = 514,428.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,144.79x = 1,302,903.41 × 514,428.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,144.79x = 670,250,579,133.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,250,579,133.87/944,144.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,902.32

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