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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,910.96, 1,433,728.03 and 281,958.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,910.96, 1,433,728.03 and 281,958.96 is: 422,897.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,910.96 : 1,433,728.03 = 281,958.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,910.96/1,433,728.03 = 281,958.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,910.96x = 1,433,728.03 × 281,958.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,910.96x = 404,252,464,261.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,252,464,261.65/955,910.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,897.61

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