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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,241.80, 1,437,362.70 and 284,427.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,241.80, 1,437,362.70 and 284,427.10 is: 426,640.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,241.80 : 1,437,362.70 = 284,427.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,241.80/1,437,362.70 = 284,427.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,241.80x = 1,437,362.70 × 284,427.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,241.80x = 408,824,904,409.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,824,904,409.17/958,241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,640.65

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