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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,004.62, 1,435,717.12 and 283,033.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,004.62, 1,435,717.12 and 283,033.38 is: 424,612.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,004.62 : 1,435,717.12 = 283,033.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,004.62/1,435,717.12 = 283,033.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,004.62x = 1,435,717.12 × 283,033.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,004.62x = 406,355,864,309.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,355,864,309.62/957,004.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,612.23

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