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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,970.82, 1,433,462.22 and 281,966.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,970.82, 1,433,462.22 and 281,966.31 is: 422,803.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,970.82 : 1,433,462.22 = 281,966.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,970.82/1,433,462.22 = 281,966.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,970.82x = 1,433,462.22 × 281,966.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,970.82x = 404,188,052,697.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,188,052,697.81/955,970.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,803.76

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