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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,070.78, 1,005,293.76 and 270,991.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670,070.78, 1,005,293.76 and 270,991.79 is: 406,563.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,070.78 : 1,005,293.76 = 270,991.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,070.78/1,005,293.76 = 270,991.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,070.78x = 1,005,293.76 × 270,991.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,070.78x = 272,426,358,011.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,426,358,011.47/670,070.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,563.56

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