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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,116.36, 1,436,929.32 and 284,040.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,116.36, 1,436,929.32 and 284,040.03 is: 425,987.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,116.36 : 1,436,929.32 = 284,040.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,116.36/1,436,929.32 = 284,040.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,116.36x = 1,436,929.32 × 284,040.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,116.36x = 408,145,447,160.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,145,447,160.68/958,116.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,987.35

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