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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,868.72, 1,303,901.28 and 515,152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,868.72, 1,303,901.28 and 515,152.56 is: 710,900.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,868.72 : 1,303,901.28 = 515,152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,868.72/1,303,901.28 = 515,152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,868.72x = 1,303,901.28 × 515,152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,868.72x = 671,708,082,379.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,708,082,379.28/944,868.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,900.96

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