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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,101.66, 1,432,159.38 and 281,095.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,101.66, 1,432,159.38 and 281,095.38 is: 421,497.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,101.66 : 1,432,159.38 = 281,095.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,101.66/1,432,159.38 = 281,095.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,101.66x = 1,432,159.38 × 281,095.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,101.66x = 402,573,385,141.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,573,385,141.66/955,101.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,497.94

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