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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,756.61, 1,433,665.96 and 281,781.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,756.61, 1,433,665.96 and 281,781.39 is: 422,681.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,756.61 : 1,433,665.96 = 281,781.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,756.61/1,433,665.96 = 281,781.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,756.61x = 1,433,665.96 × 281,781.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,756.61x = 403,980,385,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,980,385,595.58/955,756.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,681.24

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