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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,573.28, 1,303,473.24 and 514,844.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,573.28, 1,303,473.24 and 514,844.16 is: 710,464.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,573.28 : 1,303,473.24 = 514,844.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,573.28/1,303,473.24 = 514,844.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,573.28x = 1,303,473.24 × 514,844.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,573.28x = 671,085,585,330.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,085,585,330.28/944,573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,464.29

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