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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,221.72, 1,303,009.14 and 514,505.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,221.72, 1,303,009.14 and 514,505.56 is: 710,008.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,221.72 : 1,303,009.14 = 514,505.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,221.72/1,303,009.14 = 514,505.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,221.72x = 1,303,009.14 × 514,505.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,221.72x = 670,405,447,260.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,405,447,260.82/944,221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,008.50

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