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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,438.60, 1,437,398.70 and 284,518.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,438.60, 1,437,398.70 and 284,518.60 is: 426,700.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,438.60 : 1,437,398.70 = 284,518.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,438.60/1,437,398.70 = 284,518.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,438.60x = 1,437,398.70 × 284,518.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,438.60x = 408,966,665,765.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,966,665,765.82/958,438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,700.95

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