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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,547.23, 1,436,530.91 and 283,681.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,547.23, 1,436,530.91 and 283,681.20 is: 425,584.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,547.23 : 1,436,530.91 = 283,681.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,547.23/1,436,530.91 = 283,681.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,547.23x = 1,436,530.91 × 283,681.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,547.23x = 407,516,810,967.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,516,810,967.49/957,547.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,584.03

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