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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,538.28, 1,433,514.78 and 290,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,538.28, 1,433,514.78 and 290,673 is: 436,072.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,538.28 : 1,433,514.78 = 290,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,538.28/1,433,514.78 = 290,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,538.28x = 1,433,514.78 × 290,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,538.28x = 416,684,041,646.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,684,041,646.94/955,538.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,072.58

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