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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,527, 1,437,665.58 and 284,594.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,527, 1,437,665.58 and 284,594.76 is: 426,855.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,527 : 1,437,665.58 = 284,594.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,527/1,437,665.58 = 284,594.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,527x = 1,437,665.58 × 284,594.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,527x = 409,152,090,700.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,152,090,700.36/958,527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,855.05

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