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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,483, 1,431,733.14 and 289,635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,483, 1,431,733.14 and 289,635 is: 434,455.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,483 : 1,431,733.14 = 289,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,483/1,431,733.14 = 289,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,483x = 1,431,733.14 × 289,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,483x = 414,680,028,003.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,680,028,003.90/954,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,455.12

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