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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,697.28, 1,052,487.60 and 280,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,697.28, 1,052,487.60 and 280,996.24 is: 421,471.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,697.28 : 1,052,487.60 = 280,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,697.28/1,052,487.60 = 280,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,697.28x = 1,052,487.60 × 280,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,697.28x = 295,745,058,246.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,745,058,246.62/701,697.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,471.01

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