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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,479.10, 1,437,472.53 and 284,400.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,479.10, 1,437,472.53 and 284,400.97 is: 426,528.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,479.10 : 1,437,472.53 = 284,400.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,479.10/1,437,472.53 = 284,400.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,479.10x = 1,437,472.53 × 284,400.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,479.10x = 408,818,581,880.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,818,581,880.35/958,479.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,528.43

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