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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,162.44, 1,459,743.75 and 290,059.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,162.44, 1,459,743.75 and 290,059.88 is: 435,089.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,162.44 : 1,459,743.75 = 290,059.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,162.44/1,459,743.75 = 290,059.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,162.44x = 1,459,743.75 × 290,059.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,162.44x = 423,413,089,657.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,413,089,657.03/973,162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,089.84

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