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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,598.97, 1,431,897.90 and 280,685.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,598.97, 1,431,897.90 and 280,685.85 is: 421,028.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,598.97 : 1,431,897.90 = 280,685.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,598.97/1,431,897.90 = 280,685.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,598.97x = 1,431,897.90 × 280,685.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,598.97x = 401,913,479,174.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,913,479,174.72/954,598.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,028.61

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