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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,961.51, 1,435,722.94 and 283,060.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,961.51, 1,435,722.94 and 283,060.55 is: 424,673.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,961.51 : 1,435,722.94 = 283,060.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,961.51/1,435,722.94 = 283,060.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,961.51x = 1,435,722.94 × 283,060.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,961.51x = 406,396,522,541.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,396,522,541.71/956,961.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,673.84

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