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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,325.93, 1,438,738.20 and 285,225.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,325.93, 1,438,738.20 and 285,225.71 is: 427,764.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,325.93 : 1,438,738.20 = 285,225.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,325.93/1,438,738.20 = 285,225.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,325.93x = 1,438,738.20 × 285,225.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,325.93x = 410,365,117,405.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,365,117,405.43/959,325.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,764.02

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