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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,610.12, 1,052,400.60 and 280,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,610.12, 1,052,400.60 and 280,773 is: 421,153.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,610.12 : 1,052,400.60 = 280,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,610.12/1,052,400.60 = 280,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,610.12x = 1,052,400.60 × 280,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,610.12x = 295,485,673,663.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,485,673,663.80/701,610.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,153.67

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