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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,758.54, 1,433,668.86 and 281,783.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,758.54, 1,433,668.86 and 281,783.34 is: 422,684.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,758.54 : 1,433,668.86 = 281,783.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,758.54/1,433,668.86 = 281,783.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,758.54x = 1,433,668.86 × 281,783.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,758.54x = 403,983,999,824.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,983,999,824.79/955,758.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,684.16

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