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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,993.89, 1,435,490.84 and 283,022.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,993.89, 1,435,490.84 and 283,022.74 is: 424,534.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,993.89 : 1,435,490.84 = 283,022.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,993.89/1,435,490.84 = 283,022.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,993.89x = 1,435,490.84 × 283,022.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,993.89x = 406,276,552,487.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,276,552,487.62/956,993.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,534.11

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