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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,322, 1,303,162.35 and 514,601.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,322, 1,303,162.35 and 514,601.10 is: 710,148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,322 : 1,303,162.35 = 514,601.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,322/1,303,162.35 = 514,601.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,322x = 1,303,162.35 × 514,601.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,322x = 670,608,778,788.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,608,778,788.59/944,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,148.42

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