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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,443.95, 1,303,294.71 and 514,714.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,443.95, 1,303,294.71 and 514,714.86 is: 710,285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,443.95 : 1,303,294.71 = 514,714.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,443.95/1,303,294.71 = 514,714.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,443.95x = 1,303,294.71 × 514,714.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,443.95x = 670,825,147,679.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,825,147,679.92/944,443.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,285.82

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