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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,522.80, 1,437,784.20 and 293,588.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,522.80, 1,437,784.20 and 293,588.40 is: 440,382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,522.80 : 1,437,784.20 = 293,588.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,522.80/1,437,784.20 = 293,588.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,522.80x = 1,437,784.20 × 293,588.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,522.80x = 422,116,762,823.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,116,762,823.28/958,522.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,382.60

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