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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,220.34, 1,029,323.01 and 281,322.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,220.34, 1,029,323.01 and 281,322.19 is: 421,980.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,220.34 : 1,029,323.01 = 281,322.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,220.34/1,029,323.01 = 281,322.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,220.34x = 1,029,323.01 × 281,322.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,220.34x = 289,571,407,778.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,571,407,778.03/686,220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,980.22

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