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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,975.27, 1,053,094.13 and 281,283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,975.27, 1,053,094.13 and 281,283.95 is: 421,978.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,975.27 : 1,053,094.13 = 281,283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,975.27/1,053,094.13 = 281,283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,975.27x = 1,053,094.13 × 281,283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,975.27x = 296,218,478,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,218,478,889.34/701,975.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,978.51

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