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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,575.72, 1,435,921.98 and 283,415.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,575.72, 1,435,921.98 and 283,415.96 is: 424,993.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,575.72 : 1,435,921.98 = 283,415.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,575.72/1,435,921.98 = 283,415.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,575.72x = 1,435,921.98 × 283,415.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,575.72x = 406,963,206,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,963,206,446.80/957,575.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,993.24

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