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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,915.54, 1,414,902.60 and 517,562.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,915.54, 1,414,902.60 and 517,562.37 is: 774,990.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,915.54 : 1,414,902.60 = 517,562.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,915.54/1,414,902.60 = 517,562.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,915.54x = 1,414,902.60 × 517,562.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,915.54x = 732,300,342,975.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,300,342,975.16/944,915.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,990.27

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