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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,982.03, 1,053,104.28 and 281,290.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,982.03, 1,053,104.28 and 281,290.71 is: 421,988.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,982.03 : 1,053,104.28 = 281,290.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,982.03/1,053,104.28 = 281,290.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,982.03x = 1,053,104.28 × 281,290.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,982.03x = 296,228,450,625.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,228,450,625.24/701,982.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,988.65

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