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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,294.53, 1,435,956.78 and 283,444.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,294.53, 1,435,956.78 and 283,444.19 is: 425,170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,294.53 : 1,435,956.78 = 283,444.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,294.53/1,435,956.78 = 283,444.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,294.53x = 1,435,956.78 × 283,444.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,294.53x = 407,013,606,382.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,013,606,382.11/957,294.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,170.72

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