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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,181, 1,302,969.96 and 514,461.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,181, 1,302,969.96 and 514,461.18 is: 709,956.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,181 : 1,302,969.96 = 514,461.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,181/1,302,969.96 = 514,461.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,181x = 1,302,969.96 × 514,461.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,181x = 670,327,463,126.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,327,463,126.15/944,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,956.53

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