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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,056.45, 1,432,091.67 and 281,050.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,056.45, 1,432,091.67 and 281,050.23 is: 421,430.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,056.45 : 1,432,091.67 = 281,050.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,056.45/1,432,091.67 = 281,050.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,056.45x = 1,432,091.67 × 281,050.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,056.45x = 402,489,693,234.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,489,693,234.58/955,056.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,430.27

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