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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,245.38, 1,434,033.45 and 282,147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,245.38, 1,434,033.45 and 282,147.72 is: 423,122.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,245.38 : 1,434,033.45 = 282,147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,245.38/1,434,033.45 = 282,147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,245.38x = 1,434,033.45 × 282,147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,245.38x = 404,609,268,321.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,609,268,321.23/956,245.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,122.85

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