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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,246.42, 1,022,277.87 and 281,892.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,246.42, 1,022,277.87 and 281,892.66 is: 423,007.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,246.42 : 1,022,277.87 = 281,892.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,246.42/1,022,277.87 = 281,892.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,246.42x = 1,022,277.87 × 281,892.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,246.42x = 288,172,628,033.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,172,628,033.43/681,246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,007.92

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