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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,526.98, 1,020,790.52 and 281,178.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,526.98, 1,020,790.52 and 281,178.04 is: 421,767.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,526.98 : 1,020,790.52 = 281,178.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,526.98/1,020,790.52 = 281,178.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,526.98x = 1,020,790.52 × 281,178.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,526.98x = 287,023,877,664.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,023,877,664.18/680,526.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,767.08

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