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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,846, 1,021,177.07 and 281,431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,846, 1,021,177.07 and 281,431.36 is: 422,109.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,846 : 1,021,177.07 = 281,431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,846/1,021,177.07 = 281,431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,846x = 1,021,177.07 × 281,431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,846x = 287,391,245,097.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,391,245,097.87/680,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,109.03

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