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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,851.92, 1,434,023.91 and 281,906

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,851.92, 1,434,023.91 and 281,906 is: 422,931.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,851.92 : 1,434,023.91 = 281,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,851.92/1,434,023.91 = 281,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,851.92x = 1,434,023.91 × 281,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,851.92x = 404,259,944,372.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,259,944,372.46/955,851.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,931.56

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