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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,185.62, 1,302,976.32 and 514,465.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,185.62, 1,302,976.32 and 514,465.86 is: 709,962.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,185.62 : 1,302,976.32 = 514,465.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,185.62/1,302,976.32 = 514,465.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,185.62x = 1,302,976.32 × 514,465.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,185.62x = 670,336,833,028.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,336,833,028.44/944,185.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,962.98

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