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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,078.01, 1,432,124.03 and 281,071.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,078.01, 1,432,124.03 and 281,071.79 is: 421,462.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,078.01 : 1,432,124.03 = 281,071.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,078.01/1,432,124.03 = 281,071.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,078.01x = 1,432,124.03 × 281,071.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,078.01x = 402,529,656,048.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,529,656,048.14/955,078.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,462.60

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