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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,361, 1,433,053.80 and 281,289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,361, 1,433,053.80 and 281,289.04 is: 421,937.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,361 : 1,433,053.80 = 281,289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,361/1,433,053.80 = 281,289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,361x = 1,433,053.80 × 281,289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,361x = 403,102,327,670.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,102,327,670.35/955,361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,937.18

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