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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,903.74, 1,433,717.25 and 281,951.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,903.74, 1,433,717.25 and 281,951.74 is: 422,886.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,903.74 : 1,433,717.25 = 281,951.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,903.74/1,433,717.25 = 281,951.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,903.74x = 1,433,717.25 × 281,951.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,903.74x = 404,239,074,040.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,239,074,040.34/955,903.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,886.80

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