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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,865.15, 943,412.60 and 291,859.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,865.15, 943,412.60 and 291,859.39 is: 437,842.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,865.15 : 943,412.60 = 291,859.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,865.15/943,412.60 = 291,859.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,865.15x = 943,412.60 × 291,859.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,865.15x = 275,343,822,136.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,343,822,136.49/628,865.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,842.39

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