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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,475.60, 1,437,467.28 and 284,397.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,475.60, 1,437,467.28 and 284,397.46 is: 426,523.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,475.60 : 1,437,467.28 = 284,397.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,475.60/1,437,467.28 = 284,397.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,475.60x = 1,437,467.28 × 284,397.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,475.60x = 408,812,043,265.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,812,043,265.11/958,475.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,523.16

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