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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,539.61, 1,436,519.45 and 283,673.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,539.61, 1,436,519.45 and 283,673.58 is: 425,572.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,539.61 : 1,436,519.45 = 283,673.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,539.61/1,436,519.45 = 283,673.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,539.61x = 1,436,519.45 × 283,673.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,539.61x = 407,502,615,121.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,502,615,121.13/957,539.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,572.59

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