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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,299.80, 1,022,069.76 and 281,716.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,299.80, 1,022,069.76 and 281,716.68 is: 422,624.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,299.80 : 1,022,069.76 = 281,716.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,299.80/1,022,069.76 = 281,716.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,299.80x = 1,022,069.76 × 281,716.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,299.80x = 287,934,099,515.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,934,099,515.60/681,299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,624.66

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