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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,570, 1,303,507.44 and 514,841.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,570, 1,303,507.44 and 514,841.52 is: 710,481.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,570 : 1,303,507.44 = 514,841.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,570/1,303,507.44 = 514,841.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,570x = 1,303,507.44 × 514,841.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,570x = 671,099,751,740.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,099,751,740.91/944,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,481.76

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