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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,958, 1,440,170.28 and 295,110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,958, 1,440,170.28 and 295,110 is: 442,736.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,958 : 1,440,170.28 = 295,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,958/1,440,170.28 = 295,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,958x = 1,440,170.28 × 295,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,958x = 425,008,651,330.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,008,651,330.80/959,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,736.71

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