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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,199.29, 1,431,077.40 and 280,099.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,199.29, 1,431,077.40 and 280,099.56 is: 420,084.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,199.29 : 1,431,077.40 = 280,099.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,199.29/1,431,077.40 = 280,099.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,199.29x = 1,431,077.40 × 280,099.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,199.29x = 400,844,150,065.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,844,150,065.94/954,199.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,084.31

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