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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,044.93, 1,435,847.68 and 283,144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,044.93, 1,435,847.68 and 283,144.32 is: 424,799.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,044.93 : 1,435,847.68 = 283,144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,044.93/1,435,847.68 = 283,144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,044.93x = 1,435,847.68 × 283,144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,044.93x = 406,552,114,269.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,552,114,269.32/957,044.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,799.40

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