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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,677.04, 1,431,813.78 and 280,575.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,677.04, 1,431,813.78 and 280,575.42 is: 420,803.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,677.04 : 1,431,813.78 = 280,575.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,677.04/1,431,813.78 = 280,575.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,677.04x = 1,431,813.78 × 280,575.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,677.04x = 401,731,752,685.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,731,752,685.29/954,677.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,803.83

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