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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,474.53, 1,436,012.79 and 283,397.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,474.53, 1,436,012.79 and 283,397.72 is: 425,037.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,474.53 : 1,436,012.79 = 283,397.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,474.53/1,436,012.79 = 283,397.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,474.53x = 1,436,012.79 × 283,397.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,474.53x = 406,962,743,396.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,962,743,396.78/957,474.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,037.67

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