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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,124.83, 1,432,687.23 and 281,206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,124.83, 1,432,687.23 and 281,206.24 is: 421,809.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,124.83 : 1,432,687.23 = 281,206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,124.83/1,432,687.23 = 281,206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,124.83x = 1,432,687.23 × 281,206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,124.83x = 402,880,589,044.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,880,589,044.32/955,124.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,809.36

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