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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,198.30, 1,431,075.90 and 280,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,198.30, 1,431,075.90 and 280,098.56 is: 420,082.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,198.30 : 1,431,075.90 = 280,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,198.30/1,431,075.90 = 280,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,198.30x = 1,431,075.90 × 280,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,198.30x = 400,842,298,840.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,842,298,840.70/954,198.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,082.81

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