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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,535.95, 1,436,514.16 and 283,670.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,535.95, 1,436,514.16 and 283,670.02 is: 425,567.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,535.95 : 1,436,514.16 = 283,670.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,535.95/1,436,514.16 = 283,670.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,535.95x = 1,436,514.16 × 283,670.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,535.95x = 407,496,000,497.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,496,000,497.48/957,535.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,567.31

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