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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,178.62, 1,302,966.66 and 514,458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,178.62, 1,302,966.66 and 514,458.80 is: 709,953.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,178.62 : 1,302,966.66 = 514,458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,178.62/1,302,966.66 = 514,458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,178.62x = 1,302,966.66 × 514,458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,178.62x = 670,322,664,343.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,322,664,343.61/944,178.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,953.23

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