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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,075.19, 1,432,119.80 and 281,068.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,075.19, 1,432,119.80 and 281,068.98 is: 421,458.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,075.19 : 1,432,119.80 = 281,068.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,075.19/1,432,119.80 = 281,068.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,075.19x = 1,432,119.80 × 281,068.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,075.19x = 402,524,452,126.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,524,452,126.48/955,075.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,458.39

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