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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,336, 1,303,183.68 and 520,400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,336, 1,303,183.68 and 520,400 is: 718,152

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,336 : 1,303,183.68 = 520,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,336/1,303,183.68 = 520,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,336x = 1,303,183.68 × 520,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,336x = 678,176,787,072
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,176,787,072/944,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,152

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