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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,545.73, 1,436,528.66 and 283,679.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,545.73, 1,436,528.66 and 283,679.70 is: 425,581.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,545.73 : 1,436,528.66 = 283,679.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,545.73/1,436,528.66 = 283,679.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,545.73x = 1,436,528.66 × 283,679.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,545.73x = 407,514,012,504.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,514,012,504.82/957,545.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,581.78

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