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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,419.66, 1,433,377.44 and 281,524.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,419.66, 1,433,377.44 and 281,524.86 is: 422,360.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,419.66 : 1,433,377.44 = 281,524.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,419.66/1,433,377.44 = 281,524.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,419.66x = 1,433,377.44 × 281,524.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,419.66x = 403,531,383,123.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,531,383,123.16/955,419.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,360.35

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