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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,019.46, 1,432,373.46 and 280,943.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,019.46, 1,432,373.46 and 280,943.10 is: 421,368.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,019.46 : 1,432,373.46 = 280,943.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,019.46/1,432,373.46 = 280,943.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,019.46x = 1,432,373.46 × 280,943.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,019.46x = 402,415,439,156.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,415,439,156.59/955,019.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,368.84

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