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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,029.34, 1,432,388.26 and 280,953.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,029.34, 1,432,388.26 and 280,953.06 is: 421,383.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,029.34 : 1,432,388.26 = 280,953.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,029.34/1,432,388.26 = 280,953.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,029.34x = 1,432,388.26 × 280,953.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,029.34x = 402,433,864,755.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,433,864,755.08/955,029.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,383.77

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