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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,013.70, 1,434,060.12 and 282,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,013.70, 1,434,060.12 and 282,095 is: 423,154.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,013.70 : 1,434,060.12 = 282,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,013.70/1,434,060.12 = 282,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,013.70x = 1,434,060.12 × 282,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,013.70x = 404,541,189,551.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,541,189,551.40/956,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,154.18

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