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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,470.49, 1,436,006.75 and 283,393.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,470.49, 1,436,006.75 and 283,393.69 is: 425,031.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,470.49 : 1,436,006.75 = 283,393.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,470.49/1,436,006.75 = 283,393.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,470.49x = 1,436,006.75 × 283,393.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,470.49x = 406,955,246,740.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,955,246,740.42/957,470.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,031.63

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