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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,925.64, 1,432,166.29 and 280,826.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,925.64, 1,432,166.29 and 280,826.63 is: 421,174.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,925.64 : 1,432,166.29 = 280,826.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,925.64/1,432,166.29 = 280,826.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,925.64x = 1,432,166.29 × 280,826.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,925.64x = 402,190,432,820.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,190,432,820.30/954,925.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,174.61

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