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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,457.64, 1,303,318.20 and 514,729.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,457.64, 1,303,318.20 and 514,729.24 is: 710,308.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,457.64 : 1,303,318.20 = 514,729.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,457.64/1,303,318.20 = 514,729.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,457.64x = 1,303,318.20 × 514,729.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,457.64x = 670,855,986,564.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,855,986,564.17/944,457.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,308.18

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