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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,246.32, 1,437,581.76 and 284,381.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,246.32, 1,437,581.76 and 284,381.40 is: 426,635.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,246.32 : 1,437,581.76 = 284,381.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,246.32/1,437,581.76 = 284,381.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,246.32x = 1,437,581.76 × 284,381.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,246.32x = 408,821,513,523.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,821,513,523.26/958,246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,635.10

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