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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,986.21, 1,053,110.57 and 281,294.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,986.21, 1,053,110.57 and 281,294.89 is: 421,994.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,986.21 : 1,053,110.57 = 281,294.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,986.21/1,053,110.57 = 281,294.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,986.21x = 1,053,110.57 × 281,294.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,986.21x = 296,234,621,945.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,234,621,945.99/701,986.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,994.93

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