Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,184.32, 1,430,922.24 and 280,080
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 954,184.32, 1,430,922.24 and 280,080 is: 420,016.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
954,184.32 : 1,430,922.24 = 280,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
954,184.32/1,430,922.24 = 280,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
954,184.32x = 1,430,922.24 × 280,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
954,184.32x = 400,772,700,979.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,772,700,979.20/954,184.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,016.02
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