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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,953.24, 1,433,435.74 and 281,948.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,953.24, 1,433,435.74 and 281,948.55 is: 422,777.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,953.24 : 1,433,435.74 = 281,948.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,953.24/1,433,435.74 = 281,948.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,953.24x = 1,433,435.74 × 281,948.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,953.24x = 404,155,122,330.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,155,122,330.92/955,953.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,777.08

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