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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,424.19, 1,459,889.82 and 290,153.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,424.19, 1,459,889.82 and 290,153.37 is: 435,156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,424.19 : 1,459,889.82 = 290,153.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,424.19/1,459,889.82 = 290,153.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,424.19x = 1,459,889.82 × 290,153.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,424.19x = 423,591,951,101.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,591,951,101.69/973,424.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,156.59

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