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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,656, 1,433,484 and 290,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,656, 1,433,484 and 290,808 is: 436,212

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,656 : 1,433,484 = 290,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,656/1,433,484 = 290,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,656x = 1,433,484 × 290,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,656x = 416,868,615,072
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,868,615,072/955,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,212

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