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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,461.71, 1,303,348.95 and 514,741.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,461.71, 1,303,348.95 and 514,741.77 is: 710,339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,461.71 : 1,303,348.95 = 514,741.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,461.71/1,303,348.95 = 514,741.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,461.71x = 1,303,348.95 × 514,741.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,461.71x = 670,888,145,450.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,888,145,450.64/944,461.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,339.17

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