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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,122.98, 1,436,939.22 and 284,046.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,122.98, 1,436,939.22 and 284,046.74 is: 425,997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,122.98 : 1,436,939.22 = 284,046.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,122.98/1,436,939.22 = 284,046.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,122.98x = 1,436,939.22 × 284,046.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,122.98x = 408,157,901,019.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,157,901,019.14/958,122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,997.40

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