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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,014.63, 1,432,366.28 and 280,938.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,014.63, 1,432,366.28 and 280,938.33 is: 421,361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,014.63 : 1,432,366.28 = 280,938.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,014.63/1,432,366.28 = 280,938.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,014.63x = 1,432,366.28 × 280,938.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,014.63x = 402,406,589,246.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,406,589,246.82/955,014.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,361.70

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