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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,502.88, 1,431,754.73 and 280,584.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,502.88, 1,431,754.73 and 280,584.23 is: 420,876.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,502.88 : 1,431,754.73 = 280,584.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,502.88/1,431,754.73 = 280,584.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,502.88x = 1,431,754.73 × 280,584.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,502.88x = 401,727,797,062.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,727,797,062.99/954,502.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,876.46

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