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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,373.09, 1,062,725.72 and 281,934.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,373.09, 1,062,725.72 and 281,934.74 is: 422,968.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,373.09 : 1,062,725.72 = 281,934.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,373.09/1,062,725.72 = 281,934.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,373.09x = 1,062,725.72 × 281,934.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,373.09x = 299,619,301,271.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,619,301,271.69/708,373.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,968.22

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