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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,957.96, 1,432,198.80 and 280,905.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,957.96, 1,432,198.80 and 280,905.12 is: 421,287.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,957.96 : 1,432,198.80 = 280,905.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,957.96/1,432,198.80 = 280,905.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,957.96x = 1,432,198.80 × 280,905.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,957.96x = 402,311,975,777.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,311,975,777.86/954,957.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,287.63

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