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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,976.02, 1,053,095.25 and 281,284.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,976.02, 1,053,095.25 and 281,284.70 is: 421,979.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,976.02 : 1,053,095.25 = 281,284.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,976.02/1,053,095.25 = 281,284.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,976.02x = 1,053,095.25 × 281,284.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,976.02x = 296,219,585,155.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,219,585,155.23/701,976.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,979.63

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