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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,972, 1,437,202.08 and 284,077.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,972, 1,437,202.08 and 284,077.92 is: 426,189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,972 : 1,437,202.08 = 284,077.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,972/1,437,202.08 = 284,077.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,972x = 1,437,202.08 × 284,077.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,972x = 408,277,377,506.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,277,377,506.07/957,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,189.26

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