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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,161.55, 1,433,908.10 and 282,063.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,161.55, 1,433,908.10 and 282,063.96 is: 422,997.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,161.55 : 1,433,908.10 = 282,063.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,161.55/1,433,908.10 = 282,063.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,161.55x = 1,433,908.10 × 282,063.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,161.55x = 404,453,797,667.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,453,797,667.24/956,161.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,997.34

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