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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,948.28, 1,433,428.52 and 281,943.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,948.28, 1,433,428.52 and 281,943.77 is: 422,769.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,948.28 : 1,433,428.52 = 281,943.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,948.28/1,433,428.52 = 281,943.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,948.28x = 1,433,428.52 × 281,943.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,948.28x = 404,146,232,377.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,146,232,377.46/955,948.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,769.98

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