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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,877.40, 1,433,816.10 and 291,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,877.40, 1,433,816.10 and 291,029.40 is: 436,544.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,877.40 : 1,433,816.10 = 291,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,877.40/1,433,816.10 = 291,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,877.40x = 1,433,816.10 × 291,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,877.40x = 417,282,639,293.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,282,639,293.34/955,877.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,544.10

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