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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,921.48, 1,436,887.89 and 284,008.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,921.48, 1,436,887.89 and 284,008.68 is: 426,014.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,921.48 : 1,436,887.89 = 284,008.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,921.48/1,436,887.89 = 284,008.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,921.48x = 1,436,887.89 × 284,008.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,921.48x = 408,088,632,946.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,088,632,946.89/957,921.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,014.70

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