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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,807.28, 1,433,708.94 and 282,361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,807.28, 1,433,708.94 and 282,361.46 is: 423,541.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,807.28 : 1,433,708.94 = 282,361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,807.28/1,433,708.94 = 282,361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,807.28x = 1,433,708.94 × 282,361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,807.28x = 404,824,146,635.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,824,146,635.08/955,807.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,541.60

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