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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,005.51, 1,437,285.63 and 284,103.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,005.51, 1,437,285.63 and 284,103.03 is: 426,236.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,005.51 : 1,437,285.63 = 284,103.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,005.51/1,437,285.63 = 284,103.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,005.51x = 1,437,285.63 × 284,103.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,005.51x = 408,337,206,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,337,206,892.48/958,005.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,236.80

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