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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,040, 1,438,585.92 and 294,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,040, 1,438,585.92 and 294,192 is: 441,295.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,040 : 1,438,585.92 = 294,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,040/1,438,585.92 = 294,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,040x = 1,438,585.92 × 294,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,040x = 423,220,468,976.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,220,468,976.64/959,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,295.95

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