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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,473.61, 1,437,464.27 and 284,395.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,473.61, 1,437,464.27 and 284,395.46 is: 426,520.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,473.61 : 1,437,464.27 = 284,395.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,473.61/1,437,464.27 = 284,395.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,473.61x = 1,437,464.27 × 284,395.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,473.61x = 408,808,305,823.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,808,305,823.88/958,473.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,520.15

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