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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,498.80, 1,437,748.20 and 293,564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,498.80, 1,437,748.20 and 293,564.40 is: 440,346.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,498.80 : 1,437,748.20 = 293,564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,498.80/1,437,748.20 = 293,564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,498.80x = 1,437,748.20 × 293,564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,498.80x = 422,071,687,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,071,687,684.08/958,498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,346.60

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