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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,863.36, 1,446,906.24 and 290,736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,863.36, 1,446,906.24 and 290,736 is: 435,986.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,863.36 : 1,446,906.24 = 290,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,863.36/1,446,906.24 = 290,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,863.36x = 1,446,906.24 × 290,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,863.36x = 420,667,732,592.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,667,732,592.64/964,863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,986.85

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