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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,869.20, 1,052,803.80 and 281,446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,869.20, 1,052,803.80 and 281,446.80 is: 422,170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,869.20 : 1,052,803.80 = 281,446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,869.20/1,052,803.80 = 281,446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,869.20x = 1,052,803.80 × 281,446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,869.20x = 296,308,260,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,308,260,537.84/701,869.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,170.20

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