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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,291.03, 1,435,951.53 and 283,440.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,291.03, 1,435,951.53 and 283,440.69 is: 425,165.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,291.03 : 1,435,951.53 = 283,440.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,291.03/1,435,951.53 = 283,440.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,291.03x = 1,435,951.53 × 283,440.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,291.03x = 407,007,092,469.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,007,092,469.76/957,291.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,165.47

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