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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,948.76, 1,499,614.14 and 290,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,948.76, 1,499,614.14 and 290,029 is: 434,953.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,948.76 : 1,499,614.14 = 290,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,948.76/1,499,614.14 = 290,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,948.76x = 1,499,614.14 × 290,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,948.76x = 434,931,589,410.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,931,589,410.06/999,948.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,953.88

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