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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,522.50, 1,437,658.83 and 284,590.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,522.50, 1,437,658.83 and 284,590.26 is: 426,848.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,522.50 : 1,437,658.83 = 284,590.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,522.50/1,437,658.83 = 284,590.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,522.50x = 1,437,658.83 × 284,590.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,522.50x = 409,143,700,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,143,700,221.00/958,522.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,848.30

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