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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,811.75, 1,051,490.33 and 280,207.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,811.75, 1,051,490.33 and 280,207.91 is: 420,420.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,811.75 : 1,051,490.33 = 280,207.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,811.75/1,051,490.33 = 280,207.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,811.75x = 1,051,490.33 × 280,207.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,811.75x = 294,635,901,096.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,635,901,096.02/700,811.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,420.90

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