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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,658.55, 1,436,501.99 and 283,808.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,658.55, 1,436,501.99 and 283,808.21 is: 425,716.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,658.55 : 1,436,501.99 = 283,808.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,658.55/1,436,501.99 = 283,808.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,658.55x = 1,436,501.99 × 283,808.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,658.55x = 407,691,051,970.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,691,051,970.35/957,658.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,716.51

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