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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,599.47, 1,436,609.13 and 283,733.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,599.47, 1,436,609.13 and 283,733.74 is: 425,662.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,599.47 : 1,436,609.13 = 283,733.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,599.47/1,436,609.13 = 283,733.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,599.47x = 1,436,609.13 × 283,733.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,599.47x = 407,614,481,373.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,614,481,373.05/957,599.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,662.81

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