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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,476.06, 1,437,467.85 and 284,397.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,476.06, 1,437,467.85 and 284,397.90 is: 426,523.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,476.06 : 1,437,467.85 = 284,397.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,476.06/1,437,467.85 = 284,397.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,476.06x = 1,437,467.85 × 284,397.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,476.06x = 408,812,837,857.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,812,837,857.52/958,476.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,523.79

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