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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,526.26, 1,438,087.70 and 284,611.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,526.26, 1,438,087.70 and 284,611.10 is: 427,005.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,526.26 : 1,438,087.70 = 284,611.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,526.26/1,438,087.70 = 284,611.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,526.26x = 1,438,087.70 × 284,611.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,526.26x = 409,295,715,714.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,295,715,714.56/958,526.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,005.22

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