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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963,253.04, 1,445,106.08 and 280,154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963,253.04, 1,445,106.08 and 280,154.98 is: 420,298.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963,253.04 : 1,445,106.08 = 280,154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963,253.04/1,445,106.08 = 280,154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963,253.04x = 1,445,106.08 × 280,154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963,253.04x = 404,853,657,628.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,853,657,628.41/963,253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,298.34

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