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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,974, 1,437,205.08 and 284,079.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,974, 1,437,205.08 and 284,079.92 is: 426,192.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,974 : 1,437,205.08 = 284,079.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,974/1,437,205.08 = 284,079.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,974x = 1,437,205.08 × 284,079.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,974x = 408,281,104,149.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,281,104,149.99/957,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,192.26

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