Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,529.24, 1,303,441.98 and 514,809.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 944,529.24, 1,303,441.98 and 514,809.36 is: 710,432.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
944,529.24 : 1,303,441.98 = 514,809.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
944,529.24/1,303,441.98 = 514,809.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
944,529.24x = 1,303,441.98 × 514,809.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
944,529.24x = 671,024,131,520.93 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 671,024,131,520.93/944,529.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,432.35
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