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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,028.34, 1,432,386.77 and 280,952.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,028.34, 1,432,386.77 and 280,952.06 is: 421,382.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,028.34 : 1,432,386.77 = 280,952.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,028.34/1,432,386.77 = 280,952.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,028.34x = 1,432,386.77 × 280,952.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,028.34x = 402,432,005,181.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,432,005,181.55/955,028.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,382.27

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