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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,279.36, 1,431,425.16 and 280,357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,279.36, 1,431,425.16 and 280,357.92 is: 420,538.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,279.36 : 1,431,425.16 = 280,357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,279.36/1,431,425.16 = 280,357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,279.36x = 1,431,425.16 × 280,357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,279.36x = 401,311,380,493.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,311,380,493.27/954,279.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,538.68

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