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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,020.46, 1,432,374.96 and 280,944.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,020.46, 1,432,374.96 and 280,944.10 is: 421,370.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,020.46 : 1,432,374.96 = 280,944.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,020.46/1,432,374.96 = 280,944.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,020.46x = 1,432,374.96 × 280,944.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,020.46x = 402,417,293,999.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,417,293,999.74/955,020.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,370.34

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