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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,103.13, 1,432,161.61 and 281,096.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,103.13, 1,432,161.61 and 281,096.87 is: 421,500.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,103.13 : 1,432,161.61 = 281,096.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,103.13/1,432,161.61 = 281,096.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,103.13x = 1,432,161.61 × 281,096.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,103.13x = 402,576,138,041.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,576,138,041.61/955,103.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,500.18

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