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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,951.93, 1,433,593.77 and 281,854.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,951.93, 1,433,593.77 and 281,854.27 is: 422,682.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,951.93 : 1,433,593.77 = 281,854.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,951.93/1,433,593.77 = 281,854.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,951.93x = 1,433,593.77 × 281,854.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,951.93x = 404,064,525,519.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,064,525,519.90/955,951.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,682.89

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