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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,001.89, 1,435,502.81 and 283,030.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,001.89, 1,435,502.81 and 283,030.76 is: 424,546.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,001.89 : 1,435,502.81 = 283,030.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,001.89/1,435,502.81 = 283,030.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,001.89x = 1,435,502.81 × 283,030.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,001.89x = 406,291,442,703.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,291,442,703.77/957,001.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,546.12

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