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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,468.98, 1,431,703.80 and 280,550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,468.98, 1,431,703.80 and 280,550.40 is: 420,825.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,468.98 : 1,431,703.80 = 280,550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,468.98/1,431,703.80 = 280,550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,468.98x = 1,431,703.80 × 280,550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,468.98x = 401,665,073,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,665,073,771.52/954,468.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,825.70

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