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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,849.40, 1,435,274.10 and 292,001.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,849.40, 1,435,274.10 and 292,001.40 is: 438,002.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,849.40 : 1,435,274.10 = 292,001.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,849.40/1,435,274.10 = 292,001.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,849.40x = 1,435,274.10 × 292,001.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,849.40x = 419,102,046,583.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,102,046,583.74/956,849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,002.10

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