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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,264.97, 1,430,094.42 and 279,368.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,264.97, 1,430,094.42 and 279,368.33 is: 419,110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,264.97 : 1,430,094.42 = 279,368.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,264.97/1,430,094.42 = 279,368.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,264.97x = 1,430,094.42 × 279,368.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,264.97x = 399,523,082,707.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,523,082,707.25/953,264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,110.21

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