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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,834.92, 1,061,891.16 and 281,291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,834.92, 1,061,891.16 and 281,291.25 is: 421,992.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,834.92 : 1,061,891.16 = 281,291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,834.92/1,061,891.16 = 281,291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,834.92x = 1,061,891.16 × 281,291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,834.92x = 298,700,691,760.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,700,691,760.35/707,834.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,992.03

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