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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,560.66, 1,437,979.23 and 293,764.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,560.66, 1,437,979.23 and 293,764.50 is: 440,689.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,560.66 : 1,437,979.23 = 293,764.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,560.66/1,437,979.23 = 293,764.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,560.66x = 1,437,979.23 × 293,764.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,560.66x = 422,427,249,511.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,427,249,511.34/958,560.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,689.12

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