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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,059.32, 1,432,095.98 and 281,053.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,059.32, 1,432,095.98 and 281,053.10 is: 421,434.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,059.32 : 1,432,095.98 = 281,053.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,059.32/1,432,095.98 = 281,053.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,059.32x = 1,432,095.98 × 281,053.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,059.32x = 402,495,014,676.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,495,014,676.54/955,059.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,434.57

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