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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,323.49, 1,438,734.64 and 285,223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,323.49, 1,438,734.64 and 285,223.26 is: 427,760.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,323.49 : 1,438,734.64 = 285,223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,323.49/1,438,734.64 = 285,223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,323.49x = 1,438,734.64 × 285,223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,323.49x = 410,360,584,295.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,360,584,295.73/959,323.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,760.38

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