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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,984.50, 1,053,108 and 281,293.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,984.50, 1,053,108 and 281,293.18 is: 421,992.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,984.50 : 1,053,108 = 281,293.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,984.50/1,053,108 = 281,293.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,984.50x = 1,053,108 × 281,293.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,984.50x = 296,232,098,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,232,098,203.44/701,984.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,992.36

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