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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,976.59, 1,053,096.10 and 281,285.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,976.59, 1,053,096.10 and 281,285.27 is: 421,980.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,976.59 : 1,053,096.10 = 281,285.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,976.59/1,053,096.10 = 281,285.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,976.59x = 1,053,096.10 × 281,285.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,976.59x = 296,220,414,855.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,220,414,855.75/701,976.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,980.48

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