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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,216.94, 1,051,234.92 and 280,263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,216.94, 1,051,234.92 and 280,263.18 is: 420,158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,216.94 : 1,051,234.92 = 280,263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,216.94/1,051,234.92 = 280,263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,216.94x = 1,051,234.92 × 280,263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,216.94x = 294,622,441,606.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,622,441,606.25/701,216.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,158.76

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