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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,834.99, 1,436,336.08 and 274,571.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,834.99, 1,436,336.08 and 274,571.37 is: 411,737.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,834.99 : 1,436,336.08 = 274,571.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,834.99/1,436,336.08 = 274,571.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,834.99x = 1,436,336.08 × 274,571.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,834.99x = 394,376,764,579.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,376,764,579.60/957,834.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,737.69

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