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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,774.02, 966,010.96 and 270,059.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,774.02, 966,010.96 and 270,059.46 is: 405,235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,774.02 : 966,010.96 = 270,059.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,774.02/966,010.96 = 270,059.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,774.02x = 966,010.96 × 270,059.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,774.02x = 260,880,398,211.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,880,398,211.68/643,774.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,235.98

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