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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,298.72, 1,303,115.04 and 514,582.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,298.72, 1,303,115.04 and 514,582.56 is: 710,114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,298.72 : 1,303,115.04 = 514,582.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,298.72/1,303,115.04 = 514,582.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,298.72x = 1,303,115.04 × 514,582.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,298.72x = 670,560,273,257.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,560,273,257.70/944,298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,114.56

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