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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,925.14, 1,432,165.55 and 280,826.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,925.14, 1,432,165.55 and 280,826.13 is: 421,173.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,925.14 : 1,432,165.55 = 280,826.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,925.14/1,432,165.55 = 280,826.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,925.14x = 1,432,165.55 × 280,826.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,925.14x = 402,189,507,521.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,189,507,521.69/954,925.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,173.86

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