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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,184.32 : 1,430,922.24 = 280,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,184.32/1,430,922.24 = 280,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,184.32x = 1,430,922.24 × 280,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,184.32x = 400,772,700,979.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,772,700,979.20/954,184.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,016.02

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