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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,737.70, 1,438,303.40 and 284,758.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,737.70, 1,438,303.40 and 284,758.98 is: 427,196.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,737.70 : 1,438,303.40 = 284,758.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,737.70/1,438,303.40 = 284,758.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,737.70x = 1,438,303.40 × 284,758.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,737.70x = 409,569,803,364.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,569,803,364.95/958,737.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,196.93

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