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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,089.52, 1,432,643.98 and 290,241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,089.52, 1,432,643.98 and 290,241.52 is: 435,365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,089.52 : 1,432,643.98 = 290,241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,089.52/1,432,643.98 = 290,241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,089.52x = 1,432,643.98 × 290,241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,089.52x = 415,812,766,374.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,812,766,374.05/955,089.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,365.23

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