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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,959.49, 1,432,529.15 and 281,041.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,959.49, 1,432,529.15 and 281,041.11 is: 421,588.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,959.49 : 1,432,529.15 = 281,041.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,959.49/1,432,529.15 = 281,041.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,959.49x = 1,432,529.15 × 281,041.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,959.49x = 402,599,581,018.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,599,581,018.15/954,959.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,588.13

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