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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,244.92, 1,022,275.62 and 281,891.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,244.92, 1,022,275.62 and 281,891.16 is: 423,005.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,244.92 : 1,022,275.62 = 281,891.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,244.92/1,022,275.62 = 281,891.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,244.92x = 1,022,275.62 × 281,891.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,244.92x = 288,170,460,361.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,170,460,361.52/681,244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,005.66

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