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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,835.03, 1,438,003.76 and 284,757.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,835.03, 1,438,003.76 and 284,757.89 is: 427,062.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,835.03 : 1,438,003.76 = 284,757.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,835.03/1,438,003.76 = 284,757.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,835.03x = 1,438,003.76 × 284,757.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,835.03x = 409,482,907,895.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,482,907,895.86/958,835.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,062.94

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