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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,149.90, 1,437,524.63 and 284,234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,149.90, 1,437,524.63 and 284,234.72 is: 426,441.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,149.90 : 1,437,524.63 = 284,234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,149.90/1,437,524.63 = 284,234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,149.90x = 1,437,524.63 × 284,234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,149.90x = 408,594,415,005.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,594,415,005.55/958,149.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,441.01

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