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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,653.48, 1,303,595.88 and 514,942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,653.48, 1,303,595.88 and 514,942 is: 710,605.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,653.48 : 1,303,595.88 = 514,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,653.48/1,303,595.88 = 514,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,653.48x = 1,303,595.88 × 514,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,653.48x = 671,276,269,638.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,276,269,638.96/944,653.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,605.83

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