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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,909.96, 1,433,726.53 and 281,957.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,909.96, 1,433,726.53 and 281,957.96 is: 422,896.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,909.96 : 1,433,726.53 = 281,957.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,909.96/1,433,726.53 = 281,957.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,909.96x = 1,433,726.53 × 281,957.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,909.96x = 404,250,610,476.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,250,610,476.10/955,909.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,896.12

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