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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,619.04, 1,433,189.52 and 281,566.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,619.04, 1,433,189.52 and 281,566.56 is: 422,279.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,619.04 : 1,433,189.52 = 281,566.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,619.04/1,433,189.52 = 281,566.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,619.04x = 1,433,189.52 × 281,566.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,619.04x = 403,538,242,974.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,538,242,974.45/955,619.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,279.41

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