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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,865.57, 1,061,378.37 and 281,171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,865.57, 1,061,378.37 and 281,171.95 is: 421,591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,865.57 : 1,061,378.37 = 281,171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,865.57/1,061,378.37 = 281,171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,865.57x = 1,061,378.37 × 281,171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,865.57x = 298,429,825,980.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,429,825,980.72/707,865.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,591.10

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