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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,057.32, 1,432,092.99 and 281,051.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,057.32, 1,432,092.99 and 281,051.11 is: 421,431.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,057.32 : 1,432,092.99 = 281,051.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,057.32/1,432,092.99 = 281,051.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,057.32x = 1,432,092.99 × 281,051.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,057.32x = 402,491,324,462.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,491,324,462.72/955,057.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,431.59

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