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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,022.59, 1,432,378.16 and 280,946.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,022.59, 1,432,378.16 and 280,946.29 is: 421,373.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,022.59 : 1,432,378.16 = 280,946.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,022.59/1,432,378.16 = 280,946.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,022.59x = 1,432,378.16 × 280,946.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,022.59x = 402,421,329,929.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,421,329,929.03/955,022.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,373.62

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