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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,556.16, 1,437,972.48 and 293,760

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,556.16, 1,437,972.48 and 293,760 is: 440,682.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,556.16 : 1,437,972.48 = 293,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,556.16/1,437,972.48 = 293,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,556.16x = 1,437,972.48 × 293,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,556.16x = 422,418,795,724.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,418,795,724.80/958,556.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,682.37

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