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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,832.14, 1,436,331.78 and 274,568.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,832.14, 1,436,331.78 and 274,568.52 is: 411,733.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,832.14 : 1,436,331.78 = 274,568.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,832.14/1,436,331.78 = 274,568.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,832.14x = 1,436,331.78 × 274,568.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,832.14x = 394,371,491,063.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,371,491,063.57/957,832.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,733.41

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