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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,482.67, 1,436,221.38 and 283,616.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,482.67, 1,436,221.38 and 283,616.51 is: 425,423.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,482.67 : 1,436,221.38 = 283,616.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,482.67/1,436,221.38 = 283,616.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,482.67x = 1,436,221.38 × 283,616.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,482.67x = 407,336,096,141.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,336,096,141.30/957,482.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,423.99

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