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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,472.74, 1,436,010.12 and 283,395.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,472.74, 1,436,010.12 and 283,395.87 is: 425,034.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,472.74 : 1,436,010.12 = 283,395.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,472.74/1,436,010.12 = 283,395.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,472.74x = 1,436,010.12 × 283,395.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,472.74x = 406,959,337,286.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,959,337,286.20/957,472.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,034.91

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