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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,437.60, 1,437,397.20 and 284,517.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,437.60, 1,437,397.20 and 284,517.60 is: 426,699.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,437.60 : 1,437,397.20 = 284,517.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,437.60/1,437,397.20 = 284,517.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,437.60x = 1,437,397.20 × 284,517.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,437.60x = 408,964,801,590.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,964,801,590.72/958,437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,699.46

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