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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,087.60, 1,446,123.84 and 290,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,087.60, 1,446,123.84 and 290,166 is: 435,246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,087.60 : 1,446,123.84 = 290,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,087.60/1,446,123.84 = 290,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,087.60x = 1,446,123.84 × 290,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,087.60x = 419,615,970,157.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,615,970,157.44/964,087.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,246.72

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