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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,993.73, 1,435,490.58 and 283,022.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,993.73, 1,435,490.58 and 283,022.55 is: 424,533.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,993.73 : 1,435,490.58 = 283,022.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,993.73/1,435,490.58 = 283,022.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,993.73x = 1,435,490.58 × 283,022.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,993.73x = 406,276,204,452.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,276,204,452.58/956,993.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,533.82

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