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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,402, 1,304,658.84 and 515,691.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,402, 1,304,658.84 and 515,691.44 is: 711,656.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,402 : 1,304,658.84 = 515,691.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,402/1,304,658.84 = 515,691.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,402x = 1,304,658.84 × 515,691.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,402x = 672,801,395,908.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,801,395,908.33/945,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,656.41

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