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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,899.77, 1,446,881.67 and 290,855.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,899.77, 1,446,881.67 and 290,855.43 is: 436,142.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,899.77 : 1,446,881.67 = 290,855.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,899.77/1,446,881.67 = 290,855.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,899.77x = 1,446,881.67 × 290,855.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,899.77x = 420,833,390,286.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,833,390,286.97/964,899.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,142.08

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