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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,540.69, 1,436,521.30 and 283,674.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,540.69, 1,436,521.30 and 283,674.76 is: 425,574.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,540.69 : 1,436,521.30 = 283,674.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,540.69/1,436,521.30 = 283,674.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,540.69x = 1,436,521.30 × 283,674.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,540.69x = 407,504,830,711.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,504,830,711.90/957,540.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,574.43

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