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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,961.14, 1,435,722.38 and 283,060.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,961.14, 1,435,722.38 and 283,060.17 is: 424,673.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,961.14 : 1,435,722.38 = 283,060.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,961.14/1,435,722.38 = 283,060.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,961.14x = 1,435,722.38 × 283,060.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,961.14x = 406,395,824,924.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,395,824,924.26/956,961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,673.28

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