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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,941.92, 1,435,693.59 and 283,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,941.92, 1,435,693.59 and 283,041 is: 424,644.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,941.92 : 1,435,693.59 = 283,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,941.92/1,435,693.59 = 283,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,941.92x = 1,435,693.59 × 283,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,941.92x = 406,360,149,407.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,360,149,407.19/956,941.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,644.53

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