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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,977.02, 1,053,096.75 and 281,285.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,977.02, 1,053,096.75 and 281,285.70 is: 421,981.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,977.02 : 1,053,096.75 = 281,285.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,977.02/1,053,096.75 = 281,285.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,977.02x = 1,053,096.75 × 281,285.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,977.02x = 296,221,056,491.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,221,056,491.48/701,977.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,981.13

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