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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,406.91, 1,433,358.23 and 281,512.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,406.91, 1,433,358.23 and 281,512.02 is: 422,341.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,406.91 : 1,433,358.23 = 281,512.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,406.91/1,433,358.23 = 281,512.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,406.91x = 1,433,358.23 × 281,512.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,406.91x = 403,507,569,303.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,507,569,303.37/955,406.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,341.06

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