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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,867.96, 1,435,433.16 and 283,002.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,867.96, 1,435,433.16 and 283,002.24 is: 424,542.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,867.96 : 1,435,433.16 = 283,002.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,867.96/1,435,433.16 = 283,002.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,867.96x = 1,435,433.16 × 283,002.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,867.96x = 406,230,799,650.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,230,799,650.28/956,867.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,542.17

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