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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,123.83, 1,432,685.73 and 281,205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,123.83, 1,432,685.73 and 281,205.24 is: 421,807.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,123.83 : 1,432,685.73 = 281,205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,123.83/1,432,685.73 = 281,205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,123.83x = 1,432,685.73 × 281,205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,123.83x = 402,878,734,549.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,878,734,549.23/955,123.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,807.86

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