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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,829.76, 1,436,328.23 and 274,566.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,829.76, 1,436,328.23 and 274,566.14 is: 411,729.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,829.76 : 1,436,328.23 = 274,566.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,829.76/1,436,328.23 = 274,566.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,829.76x = 1,436,328.23 × 274,566.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,829.76x = 394,367,089,329.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,367,089,329.66/957,829.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,729.83

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