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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,179.62, 1,302,968.04 and 514,459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,179.62, 1,302,968.04 and 514,459.80 is: 709,954.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,179.62 : 1,302,968.04 = 514,459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,179.62/1,302,968.04 = 514,459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,179.62x = 1,302,968.04 × 514,459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,179.62x = 670,324,677,264.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,324,677,264.79/944,179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,954.61

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