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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,322, 1,431,491.64 and 289,474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,322, 1,431,491.64 and 289,474 is: 434,213.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,322 : 1,431,491.64 = 289,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,322/1,431,491.64 = 289,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,322x = 1,431,491.64 × 289,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,322x = 414,379,610,997.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,379,610,997.36/954,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,213.62

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