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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,833.52, 1,438,001.51 and 284,756.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,833.52, 1,438,001.51 and 284,756.38 is: 427,060.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,833.52 : 1,438,001.51 = 284,756.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,833.52/1,438,001.51 = 284,756.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,833.52x = 1,438,001.51 × 284,756.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,833.52x = 409,480,099,403.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,480,099,403.35/958,833.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,060.69

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