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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,872.40, 1,433,808.60 and 291,024.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,872.40, 1,433,808.60 and 291,024.40 is: 436,536.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,872.40 : 1,433,808.60 = 291,024.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,872.40/1,433,808.60 = 291,024.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,872.40x = 1,433,808.60 × 291,024.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,872.40x = 417,273,287,529.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,273,287,529.84/955,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,536.60

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