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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,436.94, 1,459,908.95 and 290,166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,436.94, 1,459,908.95 and 290,166.12 is: 435,175.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,436.94 : 1,459,908.95 = 290,166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,436.94/1,459,908.95 = 290,166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,436.94x = 1,459,908.95 × 290,166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,436.94x = 423,616,114,123.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,616,114,123.94/973,436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,175.71

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