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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,182, 1,302,971.34 and 514,462.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,182, 1,302,971.34 and 514,462.18 is: 709,957.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,182 : 1,302,971.34 = 514,462.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,182/1,302,971.34 = 514,462.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,182x = 1,302,971.34 × 514,462.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,182x = 670,329,476,053.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,329,476,053.92/944,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,957.91

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