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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,439.94, 1,459,913.44 and 290,169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,439.94, 1,459,913.44 and 290,169.12 is: 435,180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,439.94 : 1,459,913.44 = 290,169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,439.94/1,459,913.44 = 290,169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,439.94x = 1,459,913.44 × 290,169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,439.94x = 423,621,798,160.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,621,798,160.97/973,439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,180.21

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