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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,864.57, 1,061,376.87 and 281,170.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,864.57, 1,061,376.87 and 281,170.95 is: 421,589.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,864.57 : 1,061,376.87 = 281,170.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,864.57/1,061,376.87 = 281,170.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,864.57x = 1,061,376.87 × 281,170.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,864.57x = 298,428,338,338.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,428,338,338.57/707,864.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,589.60

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