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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,954.24, 1,432,521.27 and 281,035.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,954.24, 1,432,521.27 and 281,035.86 is: 421,580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,954.24 : 1,432,521.27 = 281,035.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,954.24/1,432,521.27 = 281,035.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,954.24x = 1,432,521.27 × 281,035.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,954.24x = 402,589,847,082.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,589,847,082.74/954,954.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,580.25

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