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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,014.16, 1,021,735.08 and 281,842.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,014.16, 1,021,735.08 and 281,842.92 is: 422,852.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,014.16 : 1,021,735.08 = 281,842.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,014.16/1,021,735.08 = 281,842.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,014.16x = 1,021,735.08 × 281,842.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,014.16x = 287,968,798,413.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,968,798,413.63/681,014.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,852.88

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