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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,183, 1,302,972.72 and 514,463.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,183, 1,302,972.72 and 514,463.18 is: 709,959.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,183 : 1,302,972.72 = 514,463.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,183/1,302,972.72 = 514,463.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,183x = 1,302,972.72 × 514,463.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,183x = 670,331,488,984.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,331,488,984.45/944,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,959.29

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