Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,344.66, 1,436,031.88 and 283,494.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 957,344.66, 1,436,031.88 and 283,494.12 is: 425,245.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,344.66 : 1,436,031.88 = 283,494.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,344.66/1,436,031.88 = 283,494.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,344.66x = 1,436,031.88 × 283,494.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,344.66x = 407,106,593,403.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,106,593,403.81/957,344.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,245.59
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