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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,571.61, 1,303,521.96 and 514,850.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,571.61, 1,303,521.96 and 514,850.95 is: 710,501.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,571.61 : 1,303,521.96 = 514,850.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,571.61/1,303,521.96 = 514,850.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,571.61x = 1,303,521.96 × 514,850.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,571.61x = 671,119,519,451.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,119,519,451.86/944,571.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,501.47

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