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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,431.83, 1,303,277.98 and 514,702.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,431.83, 1,303,277.98 and 514,702.73 is: 710,269.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,431.83 : 1,303,277.98 = 514,702.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,431.83/1,303,277.98 = 514,702.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,431.83x = 1,303,277.98 × 514,702.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,431.83x = 670,800,734,254.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,800,734,254.89/944,431.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,269.09

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