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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,009.91, 1,434,054.44 and 282,091.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,009.91, 1,434,054.44 and 282,091.20 is: 423,148.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,009.91 : 1,434,054.44 = 282,091.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,009.91/1,434,054.44 = 282,091.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,009.91x = 1,434,054.44 × 282,091.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,009.91x = 404,534,137,844.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,534,137,844.93/956,009.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,148.48

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