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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,063.43, 1,320,948.72 and 281,679.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881,063.43, 1,320,948.72 and 281,679.63 is: 422,312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881,063.43 : 1,320,948.72 = 281,679.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881,063.43/1,320,948.72 = 281,679.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881,063.43x = 1,320,948.72 × 281,679.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881,063.43x = 372,084,346,698.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,084,346,698.57/881,063.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,312.78

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