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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,424.76, 1,434,303.42 and 282,327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,424.76, 1,434,303.42 and 282,327.64 is: 423,392.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,424.76 : 1,434,303.42 = 282,327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,424.76/1,434,303.42 = 282,327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,424.76x = 1,434,303.42 × 282,327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,424.76x = 404,943,499,612.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,943,499,612.53/956,424.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,392.95

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