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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,558.59, 1,061,772.99 and 281,019.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,558.59, 1,061,772.99 and 281,019.79 is: 421,702.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,558.59 : 1,061,772.99 = 281,019.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,558.59/1,061,772.99 = 281,019.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,558.59x = 1,061,772.99 × 281,019.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,558.59x = 298,379,222,677.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,379,222,677.47/707,558.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,702.49

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