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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,198.70, 1,302,994.26 and 514,478.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,198.70, 1,302,994.26 and 514,478.76 is: 709,980.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,198.70 : 1,302,994.26 = 514,478.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,198.70/1,302,994.26 = 514,478.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,198.70x = 1,302,994.26 × 514,478.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,198.70x = 670,362,871,171.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,362,871,171.92/944,198.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,980.72

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