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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,147.94, 1,436,976.48 and 284,071.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,147.94, 1,436,976.48 and 284,071.70 is: 426,034.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,147.94 : 1,436,976.48 = 284,071.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,147.94/1,436,976.48 = 284,071.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,147.94x = 1,436,976.48 × 284,071.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,147.94x = 408,204,351,533.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,204,351,533.62/958,147.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,034.78

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