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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,598.47, 1,436,607.63 and 283,732.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,598.47, 1,436,607.63 and 283,732.74 is: 425,661.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,598.47 : 1,436,607.63 = 283,732.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,598.47/1,436,607.63 = 283,732.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,598.47x = 1,436,607.63 × 283,732.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,598.47x = 407,612,619,164.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,612,619,164.81/957,598.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,661.31

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