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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,369.30, 1,434,218.67 and 282,270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,369.30, 1,434,218.67 and 282,270.74 is: 423,307.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,369.30 : 1,434,218.67 = 282,270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,369.30/1,434,218.67 = 282,270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,369.30x = 1,434,218.67 × 282,270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,369.30x = 404,837,965,302.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,837,965,302.72/956,369.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,307.15

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