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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,929.46, 1,432,156.05 and 280,876.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,929.46, 1,432,156.05 and 280,876.62 is: 421,244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,929.46 : 1,432,156.05 = 280,876.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,929.46/1,432,156.05 = 280,876.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,929.46x = 1,432,156.05 × 280,876.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,929.46x = 402,259,150,636.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,259,150,636.55/954,929.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,244.89

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