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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,499.84, 1,433,197.92 and 290,600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,499.84, 1,433,197.92 and 290,600 is: 435,884.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,499.84 : 1,433,197.92 = 290,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,499.84/1,433,197.92 = 290,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,499.84x = 1,433,197.92 × 290,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,499.84x = 416,487,315,552
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,487,315,552/955,499.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,884.23

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