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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,848, 1,303,890.24 and 520,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,848, 1,303,890.24 and 520,912 is: 718,858.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,848 : 1,303,890.24 = 520,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,848/1,303,890.24 = 520,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,848x = 1,303,890.24 × 520,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,848x = 679,212,072,698.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,212,072,698.88/944,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,858.56

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