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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,584, 1,433,635.20 and 290,736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,584, 1,433,635.20 and 290,736 is: 436,182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,584 : 1,433,635.20 = 290,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,584/1,433,635.20 = 290,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,584x = 1,433,635.20 × 290,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,584x = 416,809,363,507.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,809,363,507.20/955,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,182.86

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