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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,179.85, 1,435,510.58 and 283,259.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,179.85, 1,435,510.58 and 283,259.85 is: 424,813.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,179.85 : 1,435,510.58 = 283,259.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,179.85/1,435,510.58 = 283,259.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,179.85x = 1,435,510.58 × 283,259.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,179.85x = 406,622,510,147.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,622,510,147.91/957,179.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,813.07

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