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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,435.35, 1,303,282.78 and 514,706.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,435.35, 1,303,282.78 and 514,706.23 is: 710,273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,435.35 : 1,303,282.78 = 514,706.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,435.35/1,303,282.78 = 514,706.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,435.35x = 1,303,282.78 × 514,706.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,435.35x = 670,807,766,317.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,807,766,317.72/944,435.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,273.89

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