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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,162.94, 1,459,744.50 and 290,060.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,162.94, 1,459,744.50 and 290,060.38 is: 435,090.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,162.94 : 1,459,744.50 = 290,060.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,162.94/1,459,744.50 = 290,060.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,162.94x = 1,459,744.50 × 290,060.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,162.94x = 423,414,037,074.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,414,037,074.19/973,162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,090.59

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