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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,700.28, 1,052,492.10 and 280,999.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,700.28, 1,052,492.10 and 280,999.24 is: 421,475.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,700.28 : 1,052,492.10 = 280,999.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,700.28/1,052,492.10 = 280,999.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,700.28x = 1,052,492.10 × 280,999.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,700.28x = 295,749,480,206.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,749,480,206.00/701,700.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,475.51

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