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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,977.65, 1,435,466.50 and 283,006.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,977.65, 1,435,466.50 and 283,006.46 is: 424,509.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,977.65 : 1,435,466.50 = 283,006.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,977.65/1,435,466.50 = 283,006.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,977.65x = 1,435,466.50 × 283,006.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,977.65x = 406,246,295,494.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,246,295,494.74/956,977.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,509.70

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