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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,571, 1,303,508.82 and 514,842.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,571, 1,303,508.82 and 514,842.52 is: 710,483.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,571 : 1,303,508.82 = 514,842.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,571/1,303,508.82 = 514,842.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,571x = 1,303,508.82 × 514,842.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,571x = 671,101,765,731.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,101,765,731.03/944,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,483.14

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