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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,975, 1,437,206.58 and 284,080.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,975, 1,437,206.58 and 284,080.92 is: 426,193.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,975 : 1,437,206.58 = 284,080.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,975/1,437,206.58 = 284,080.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,975x = 1,437,206.58 × 284,080.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,975x = 408,282,967,476.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,282,967,476.45/957,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,193.76

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