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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,524.20, 1,437,990.42 and 284,607.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,524.20, 1,437,990.42 and 284,607.44 is: 426,971.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,524.20 : 1,437,990.42 = 284,607.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,524.20/1,437,990.42 = 284,607.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,524.20x = 1,437,990.42 × 284,607.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,524.20x = 409,262,772,180.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,262,772,180.73/958,524.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,971.77

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