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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,510, 1,431,773.64 and 289,662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,510, 1,431,773.64 and 289,662 is: 434,495.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,510 : 1,431,773.64 = 289,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,510/1,431,773.64 = 289,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,510x = 1,431,773.64 × 289,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,510x = 414,730,416,109.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,730,416,109.68/954,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,495.62

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