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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,973, 1,437,203.58 and 284,078.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,973, 1,437,203.58 and 284,078.92 is: 426,190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,973 : 1,437,203.58 = 284,078.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,973/1,437,203.58 = 284,078.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,973x = 1,437,203.58 × 284,078.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,973x = 408,279,240,826.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,279,240,826.53/957,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,190.76

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