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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,474.61, 1,437,465.77 and 284,396.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,474.61, 1,437,465.77 and 284,396.46 is: 426,521.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,474.61 : 1,437,465.77 = 284,396.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,474.61/1,437,465.77 = 284,396.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,474.61x = 1,437,465.77 × 284,396.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,474.61x = 408,810,176,359.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,810,176,359.17/958,474.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,521.65

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