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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,573.72, 1,435,918.98 and 283,413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,573.72, 1,435,918.98 and 283,413.96 is: 424,990.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,573.72 : 1,435,918.98 = 283,413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,573.72/1,435,918.98 = 283,413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,573.72x = 1,435,918.98 × 283,413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,573.72x = 406,959,484,360.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,959,484,360.96/957,573.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,990.24

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