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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,832.20, 1,433,746.52 and 282,386.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,832.20, 1,433,746.52 and 282,386.55 is: 423,579.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,832.20 : 1,433,746.52 = 282,386.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,832.20/1,433,746.52 = 282,386.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,832.20x = 1,433,746.52 × 282,386.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,832.20x = 404,870,739,969.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,870,739,969.30/955,832.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,579.31

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