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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,471.84, 1,303,333.12 and 514,742.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,471.84, 1,303,333.12 and 514,742.72 is: 710,324.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,471.84 : 1,303,333.12 = 514,742.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,471.84/1,303,333.12 = 514,742.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,471.84x = 1,303,333.12 × 514,742.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,471.84x = 670,881,235,254.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,881,235,254.89/944,471.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,324.23

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