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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028,967.08, 1,543,557.50 and 281,013

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028,967.08, 1,543,557.50 and 281,013 is: 421,548.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028,967.08 : 1,543,557.50 = 281,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028,967.08/1,543,557.50 = 281,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028,967.08x = 1,543,557.50 × 281,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028,967.08x = 433,759,723,747.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,759,723,747.50/1,028,967.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,548.69

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