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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,229.85, 1,006,061.00 and 271,131.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670,229.85, 1,006,061.00 and 271,131.51 is: 406,987.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,229.85 : 1,006,061.00 = 271,131.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,229.85/1,006,061.00 = 271,131.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,229.85x = 1,006,061.00 × 271,131.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,229.85x = 272,774,836,726.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,774,836,726.45/670,229.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,987.00

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