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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,528, 1,437,667.08 and 284,595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,528, 1,437,667.08 and 284,595.76 is: 426,856.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,528 : 1,437,667.08 = 284,595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,528/1,437,667.08 = 284,595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,528x = 1,437,667.08 × 284,595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,528x = 409,153,955,259.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,153,955,259.58/958,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,856.55

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