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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,907.40, 1,052,342.70 and 280,966.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,907.40, 1,052,342.70 and 280,966.60 is: 421,242.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,907.40 : 1,052,342.70 = 280,966.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,907.40/1,052,342.70 = 280,966.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,907.40x = 1,052,342.70 × 280,966.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,907.40x = 295,673,150,453.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,673,150,453.82/701,907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,242.39

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