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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,277.04, 1,434,176.52 and 282,224.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,277.04, 1,434,176.52 and 282,224.56 is: 423,266.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,277.04 : 1,434,176.52 = 282,224.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,277.04/1,434,176.52 = 282,224.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,277.04x = 1,434,176.52 × 282,224.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,277.04x = 404,759,837,319.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,759,837,319.33/956,277.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,266.29

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