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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,218.72, 1,303,005 and 514,502.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,218.72, 1,303,005 and 514,502.56 is: 710,004.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,218.72 : 1,303,005 = 514,502.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,218.72/1,303,005 = 514,502.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,218.72x = 1,303,005 × 514,502.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,218.72x = 670,399,408,192.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,399,408,192.80/944,218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,004.36

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