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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,905.08, 1,061,269.74 and 281,177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,905.08, 1,061,269.74 and 281,177.64 is: 421,532.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,905.08 : 1,061,269.74 = 281,177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,905.08/1,061,269.74 = 281,177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,905.08x = 1,061,269.74 × 281,177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,905.08x = 298,405,320,896.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,405,320,896.61/707,905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,532.96

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