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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,007.25, 1,437,288.23 and 284,104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,007.25, 1,437,288.23 and 284,104.76 is: 426,239.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,007.25 : 1,437,288.23 = 284,104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,007.25/1,437,288.23 = 284,104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,007.25x = 1,437,288.23 × 284,104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,007.25x = 408,340,427,634.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,340,427,634.98/958,007.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,239.39

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