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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,179.55, 1,433,935.10 and 282,081.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,179.55, 1,433,935.10 and 282,081.96 is: 423,024.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,179.55 : 1,433,935.10 = 282,081.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,179.55/1,433,935.10 = 282,081.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,179.55x = 1,433,935.10 × 282,081.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,179.55x = 404,487,224,226.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,487,224,226.00/956,179.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,024.34

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