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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,850.92, 1,434,022.41 and 281,905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,850.92, 1,434,022.41 and 281,905 is: 422,930.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,850.92 : 1,434,022.41 = 281,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,850.92/1,434,022.41 = 281,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,850.92x = 1,434,022.41 × 281,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,850.92x = 404,258,087,491.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,258,087,491.05/955,850.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,930.06

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