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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,332.50, 1,303,176.84 and 514,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,332.50, 1,303,176.84 and 514,611.60 is: 710,162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,332.50 : 1,303,176.84 = 514,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,332.50/1,303,176.84 = 514,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,332.50x = 1,303,176.84 × 514,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,332.50x = 670,629,918,715.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,629,918,715.34/944,332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,162.91

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