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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,197.29, 1,431,074.40 and 280,097.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,197.29, 1,431,074.40 and 280,097.56 is: 420,081.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,197.29 : 1,431,074.40 = 280,097.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,197.29/1,431,074.40 = 280,097.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,197.29x = 1,431,074.40 × 280,097.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,197.29x = 400,840,447,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,840,447,618.46/954,197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,081.31

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