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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,528.26, 1,438,090.70 and 284,613.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,528.26, 1,438,090.70 and 284,613.10 is: 427,008.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,528.26 : 1,438,090.70 = 284,613.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,528.26/1,438,090.70 = 284,613.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,528.26x = 1,438,090.70 × 284,613.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,528.26x = 409,299,452,208.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,299,452,208.17/958,528.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,008.23

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