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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,909.72, 1,436,870.25 and 283,996.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,909.72, 1,436,870.25 and 283,996.90 is: 425,997.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,909.72 : 1,436,870.25 = 283,996.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,909.72/1,436,870.25 = 283,996.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,909.72x = 1,436,870.25 × 283,996.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,909.72x = 408,066,696,702.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,066,696,702.23/957,909.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,997.03

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