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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,849.92, 1,434,020.91 and 281,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,849.92, 1,434,020.91 and 281,904 is: 422,928.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,849.92 : 1,434,020.91 = 281,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,849.92/1,434,020.91 = 281,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,849.92x = 1,434,020.91 × 281,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,849.92x = 404,256,230,612.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,256,230,612.64/955,849.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,928.56

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