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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,024.95, 1,432,044.31 and 281,018.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,024.95, 1,432,044.31 and 281,018.62 is: 421,382.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,024.95 : 1,432,044.31 = 281,018.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,024.95/1,432,044.31 = 281,018.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,024.95x = 1,432,044.31 × 281,018.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,024.95x = 402,431,115,775.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,431,115,775.05/955,024.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,382.83

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