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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,193.61, 1,062,456.15 and 281,753.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,193.61, 1,062,456.15 and 281,753.56 is: 422,696.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,193.61 : 1,062,456.15 = 281,753.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,193.61/1,062,456.15 = 281,753.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,193.61x = 1,062,456.15 × 281,753.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,193.61x = 299,350,795,885.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,350,795,885.35/708,193.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,696.27

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