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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,477.44, 1,437,716.16 and 293,543.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,477.44, 1,437,716.16 and 293,543.04 is: 440,314.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,477.44 : 1,437,716.16 = 293,543.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,477.44/1,437,716.16 = 293,543.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,477.44x = 1,437,716.16 × 293,543.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,477.44x = 422,031,572,263.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,031,572,263.53/958,477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,314.56

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