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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,955.24, 1,432,522.77 and 281,036.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,955.24, 1,432,522.77 and 281,036.86 is: 421,581.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,955.24 : 1,432,522.77 = 281,036.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,955.24/1,432,522.77 = 281,036.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,955.24x = 1,432,522.77 × 281,036.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,955.24x = 402,591,701,159.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,591,701,159.30/954,955.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,581.75

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