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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,142.86, 1,005,712.66 and 270,787.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670,142.86, 1,005,712.66 and 270,787.06 is: 406,381.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,142.86 : 1,005,712.66 = 270,787.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,142.86/1,005,712.66 = 270,787.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,142.86x = 1,005,712.66 × 270,787.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,142.86x = 272,333,974,406.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,333,974,406.18/670,142.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,381.97

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