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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,069.38, 1,432,111.08 and 281,063.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,069.38, 1,432,111.08 and 281,063.17 is: 421,449.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,069.38 : 1,432,111.08 = 281,063.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,069.38/1,432,111.08 = 281,063.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,069.38x = 1,432,111.08 × 281,063.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,069.38x = 402,513,674,725.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,513,674,725.43/955,069.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,449.67

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