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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,559.16, 1,437,976.98 and 293,763

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,559.16, 1,437,976.98 and 293,763 is: 440,686.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,559.16 : 1,437,976.98 = 293,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,559.16/1,437,976.98 = 293,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,559.16x = 1,437,976.98 × 293,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,559.16x = 422,424,431,575.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,424,431,575.74/958,559.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,686.87

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