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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,141.86, 1,436,967.63 and 284,065.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,141.86, 1,436,967.63 and 284,065.53 is: 426,025.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,141.86 : 1,436,967.63 = 284,065.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,141.86/1,436,967.63 = 284,065.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,141.86x = 1,436,967.63 × 284,065.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,141.86x = 408,192,971,408.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,192,971,408.79/958,141.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,025.61

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