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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,485.40, 1,436,438.70 and 283,619.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,485.40, 1,436,438.70 and 283,619.40 is: 425,491.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,485.40 : 1,436,438.70 = 283,619.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,485.40/1,436,438.70 = 283,619.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,485.40x = 1,436,438.70 × 283,619.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,485.40x = 407,401,882,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,401,882,230.78/957,485.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,491.48

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