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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,291.14, 1,060,548.99 and 280,394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,291.14, 1,060,548.99 and 280,394.50 is: 420,438.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,291.14 : 1,060,548.99 = 280,394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,291.14/1,060,548.99 = 280,394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,291.14x = 1,060,548.99 × 280,394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,291.14x = 297,372,103,776.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,372,103,776.56/707,291.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,438.04

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