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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,276.29, 1,434,175.40 and 282,223.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,276.29, 1,434,175.40 and 282,223.81 is: 423,265.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,276.29 : 1,434,175.40 = 282,223.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,276.29/1,434,175.40 = 282,223.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,276.29x = 1,434,175.40 × 282,223.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,276.29x = 404,758,444,185.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,758,444,185.16/956,276.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,265.17

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