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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,420.48, 1,052,711.84 and 281,991.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,420.48, 1,052,711.84 and 281,991.36 is: 422,618.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,420.48 : 1,052,711.84 = 281,991.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,420.48/1,052,711.84 = 281,991.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,420.48x = 1,052,711.84 × 281,991.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,420.48x = 296,855,643,449.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,855,643,449.70/702,420.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,618.15

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