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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,961.64, 1,435,723.13 and 283,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,961.64, 1,435,723.13 and 283,060.68 is: 424,674.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,961.64 : 1,435,723.13 = 283,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,961.64/1,435,723.13 = 283,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,961.64x = 1,435,723.13 × 283,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,961.64x = 406,396,756,875.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,396,756,875.61/956,961.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,674.03

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