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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,495.63, 1,431,743.85 and 280,576.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,495.63, 1,431,743.85 and 280,576.98 is: 420,865.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,495.63 : 1,431,743.85 = 280,576.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,495.63/1,431,743.85 = 280,576.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,495.63x = 1,431,743.85 × 280,576.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,495.63x = 401,714,365,566.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,714,365,566.57/954,495.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,865.59

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