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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,292.53, 1,435,953.78 and 283,442.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,292.53, 1,435,953.78 and 283,442.19 is: 425,167.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,292.53 : 1,435,953.78 = 283,442.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,292.53/1,435,953.78 = 283,442.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,292.53x = 1,435,953.78 × 283,442.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,292.53x = 407,009,884,141.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,009,884,141.98/957,292.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,167.72

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