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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,523.20, 1,437,988.92 and 284,606.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,523.20, 1,437,988.92 and 284,606.44 is: 426,970.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,523.20 : 1,437,988.92 = 284,606.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,523.20/1,437,988.92 = 284,606.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,523.20x = 1,437,988.92 × 284,606.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,523.20x = 409,260,907,280.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,260,907,280.65/958,523.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,970.27

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