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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,295.53, 1,435,958.28 and 283,445.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,295.53, 1,435,958.28 and 283,445.19 is: 425,172.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,295.53 : 1,435,958.28 = 283,445.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,295.53/1,435,958.28 = 283,445.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,295.53x = 1,435,958.28 × 283,445.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,295.53x = 407,015,467,506.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,015,467,506.67/957,295.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,172.22

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