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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,342.28, 1,436,292.34 and 509,278.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,342.28, 1,436,292.34 and 509,278.28 is: 763,268.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,342.28 : 1,436,292.34 = 509,278.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,342.28/1,436,292.34 = 509,278.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,342.28x = 1,436,292.34 × 509,278.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,342.28x = 731,472,484,037.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,472,484,037.72/958,342.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,268.51

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