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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,364.59, 1,052,628.35 and 281,935.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,364.59, 1,052,628.35 and 281,935.71 is: 422,534.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,364.59 : 1,052,628.35 = 281,935.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,364.59/1,052,628.35 = 281,935.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,364.59x = 1,052,628.35 × 281,935.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,364.59x = 296,773,519,813.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,773,519,813.70/702,364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,534.85

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