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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,172.08, 1,302,940.96 and 514,455.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,172.08, 1,302,940.96 and 514,455.76 is: 709,939.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,172.08 : 1,302,940.96 = 514,455.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,172.08/1,302,940.96 = 514,455.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,172.08x = 1,302,940.96 × 514,455.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,172.08x = 670,305,481,811.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,305,481,811.93/944,172.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,939.95

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