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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,552.48, 1,436,538.83 and 283,686.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,552.48, 1,436,538.83 and 283,686.48 is: 425,591.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,552.48 : 1,436,538.83 = 283,686.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,552.48/1,436,538.83 = 283,686.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,552.48x = 1,436,538.83 × 283,686.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,552.48x = 407,526,642,647.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,526,642,647.59/957,552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,591.97

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