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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,562.51, 1,446,702.89 and 281,265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,562.51, 1,446,702.89 and 281,265.74 is: 421,857.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,562.51 : 1,446,702.89 = 281,265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,562.51/1,446,702.89 = 281,265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,562.51x = 1,446,702.89 × 281,265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,562.51x = 406,907,950,276.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,907,950,276.15/964,562.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,857.52

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