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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,486.48, 1,434,391.13 and 282,387.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,486.48, 1,434,391.13 and 282,387.47 is: 423,481.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,486.48 : 1,434,391.13 = 282,387.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,486.48/1,434,391.13 = 282,387.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,486.48x = 1,434,391.13 × 282,387.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,486.48x = 405,054,075,725.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,054,075,725.15/956,486.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,481.24

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