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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,534.22, 1,438,099.68 and 284,619.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,534.22, 1,438,099.68 and 284,619.04 is: 427,017.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,534.22 : 1,438,099.68 = 284,619.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,534.22/1,438,099.68 = 284,619.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,534.22x = 1,438,099.68 × 284,619.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,534.22x = 409,310,550,345.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,310,550,345.91/958,534.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,017.15

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