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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,513.32, 1,437,981.66 and 284,649.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,513.32, 1,437,981.66 and 284,649.48 is: 427,037.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,513.32 : 1,437,981.66 = 284,649.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,513.32/1,437,981.66 = 284,649.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,513.32x = 1,437,981.66 × 284,649.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,513.32x = 409,320,731,768.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,320,731,768.54/958,513.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,037.08

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