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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,220.72, 1,435,323.10 and 283,209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,220.72, 1,435,323.10 and 283,209.16 is: 424,663.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,220.72 : 1,435,323.10 = 283,209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,220.72/1,435,323.10 = 283,209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,220.72x = 1,435,323.10 × 283,209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,220.72x = 406,496,649,479.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,496,649,479.60/957,220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,663.45

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