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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,901.14, 1,061,263.85 and 281,173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,901.14, 1,061,263.85 and 281,173.70 is: 421,527.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,901.14 : 1,061,263.85 = 281,173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,901.14/1,061,263.85 = 281,173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,901.14x = 1,061,263.85 × 281,173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,901.14x = 298,399,484,628.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,399,484,628.04/707,901.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,527.06

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