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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,977.14, 1,435,465.72 and 283,005.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,977.14, 1,435,465.72 and 283,005.96 is: 424,508.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,977.14 : 1,435,465.72 = 283,005.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,977.14/1,435,465.72 = 283,005.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,977.14x = 1,435,465.72 × 283,005.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,977.14x = 406,245,354,135.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,245,354,135.69/956,977.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,508.94

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