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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,217.72, 1,303,003.62 and 514,501.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,217.72, 1,303,003.62 and 514,501.56 is: 710,002.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,217.72 : 1,303,003.62 = 514,501.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,217.72/1,303,003.62 = 514,501.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,217.72x = 1,303,003.62 × 514,501.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,217.72x = 670,397,395,175.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,397,395,175.65/944,217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,002.98

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