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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,476.60, 1,437,468.78 and 284,398.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,476.60, 1,437,468.78 and 284,398.47 is: 426,524.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,476.60 : 1,437,468.78 = 284,398.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,476.60/1,437,468.78 = 284,398.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,476.60x = 1,437,468.78 × 284,398.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,476.60x = 408,813,921,704.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,813,921,704.77/958,476.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,524.68

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