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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,243.88, 1,434,031.20 and 282,146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,243.88, 1,434,031.20 and 282,146.22 is: 423,120.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,243.88 : 1,434,031.20 = 282,146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,243.88/1,434,031.20 = 282,146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,243.88x = 1,434,031.20 × 282,146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,243.88x = 404,606,482,442.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,606,482,442.06/956,243.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,120.60

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