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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,359.16, 1,436,248.73 and 283,493.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,359.16, 1,436,248.73 and 283,493.03 is: 425,301.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,359.16 : 1,436,248.73 = 283,493.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,359.16/1,436,248.73 = 283,493.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,359.16x = 1,436,248.73 × 283,493.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,359.16x = 407,166,497,828.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,166,497,828.84/957,359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,301.72

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