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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,542.94, 1,436,524.67 and 283,677.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,542.94, 1,436,524.67 and 283,677.01 is: 425,577.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,542.94 : 1,436,524.67 = 283,677.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,542.94/1,436,524.67 = 283,677.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,542.94x = 1,436,524.67 × 283,677.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,542.94x = 407,509,020,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,509,020,294.72/957,542.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,577.80

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