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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,217.54, 1,303,003.80 and 514,501.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,217.54, 1,303,003.80 and 514,501.20 is: 710,002.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,217.54 : 1,303,003.80 = 514,501.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,217.54/1,303,003.80 = 514,501.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,217.54x = 1,303,003.80 × 514,501.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,217.54x = 670,397,018,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,397,018,704.56/944,217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,002.72

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