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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,417.52, 1,303,258.14 and 514,688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,417.52, 1,303,258.14 and 514,688.40 is: 710,249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,417.52 : 1,303,258.14 = 514,688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,417.52/1,303,258.14 = 514,688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,417.52x = 1,303,258.14 × 514,688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,417.52x = 670,771,846,863.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,771,846,863.58/944,417.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,249.26

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