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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,868.01, 1,059,616.76 and 280,264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,868.01, 1,059,616.76 and 280,264.50 is: 420,125.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,868.01 : 1,059,616.76 = 280,264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,868.01/1,059,616.76 = 280,264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,868.01x = 1,059,616.76 × 280,264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,868.01x = 296,972,960,031.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,972,960,031.70/706,868.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,125.05

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