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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,356.96, 1,438,784.70 and 285,256.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,356.96, 1,438,784.70 and 285,256.72 is: 427,810.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,356.96 : 1,438,784.70 = 285,256.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,356.96/1,438,784.70 = 285,256.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,356.96x = 1,438,784.70 × 285,256.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,356.96x = 410,423,004,308.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,423,004,308.18/959,356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,810.52

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