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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,244.61, 1,434,628.86 and 282,325.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,244.61, 1,434,628.86 and 282,325.69 is: 423,565.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,244.61 : 1,434,628.86 = 282,325.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,244.61/1,434,628.86 = 282,325.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,244.61x = 1,434,628.86 × 282,325.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,244.61x = 405,032,578,148.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,032,578,148.12/956,244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,565.87

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