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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,185.42, 942,383.97 and 291,089.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,185.42, 942,383.97 and 291,089.34 is: 436,683.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,185.42 : 942,383.97 = 291,089.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,185.42/942,383.97 = 291,089.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,185.42x = 942,383.97 × 291,089.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,185.42x = 274,317,927,853.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,317,927,853.88/628,185.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,683.05

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