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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,125.48, 1,436,942.97 and 284,049.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,125.48, 1,436,942.97 and 284,049.24 is: 426,001.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,125.48 : 1,436,942.97 = 284,049.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,125.48/1,436,942.97 = 284,049.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,125.48x = 1,436,942.97 × 284,049.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,125.48x = 408,162,558,551.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,162,558,551.84/958,125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,001.15

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